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Area: Full Workup (one official, all sections) (eo_full_workup)
Filed: 2026-04-27T05:53:27.513Z
Source: External LLM via /handoff/congress (attempt #56369)
Resolved official: Chellie Pingree (entity #11179)
Ingest result: 32 facts · 33 sources · 2 silences · 2 contradictions · 6 skipped
Single super-prompt covering every per-official research area in one LLM call: donor mapping, silences, contradictions, telling votes, and constituency baseline. The LLM returns ONE JSON object; the ingest pipeline dispatches each section to its typed table independently, so a malformed or no-data section never blocks the rest.
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"target_official": {
"name": "Chellie Pingree",
"bioguide_id": "P000597"
},
"donor_mapping": {
"facts": [
{
"fact_text": "In the 2001-2024 election cycles, Rep. Chellie Pingree raised a total of $11,966,025 and spent $11,551,344. Her top contributing industry is Retired at $992,568, followed by Securities & Investment at $667,611, Lawyers/Law Firms at $640,718, and Women's Issues at $432,715.",
"date_occurred": "2024-12-31",
"confidence": "primary",
"source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/summary?cid=N00013817&cycle=CAREER"
},
{
"fact_text": "Pingree's top career contributor is Paloma Partners at $247,350, followed by EMILY's List at $142,442, the Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union at $90,000, the American Federation of Teachers at $82,500, and the Laborers Union at $73,500.",
"date_occurred": "2024-12-31",
"confidence": "primary",
"source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/chellie-pingree/contributors?cid=N00013817&cycle=CAREER"
},
{
"fact_text": "Pingree's ex-husband, hedge fund billionaire and Democratic megadonor S. Donald Sussman of Paloma Partners, was once listed as Maine's top political donor. Pingree reported annual income on her investments and business partnerships of between $113,505 and $1,035,000, in addition to her $174,000 House salary.",
"date_occurred": "2023-09-13",
"confidence": "primary",
"source_url": "https://www.themainewire.com/2023/09/chellie-pingrees-wealth-has-surged-as-member-of-congress/#comments"
},
{
"fact_text": "Pingree's personal wealth swelled while in Congress. In 2008, she reported a net worth between $316,000 and $568,000. By 2022, her assets were worth between $2.67 million and $11.5 million. Quiver Quantitative estimates her 2025 net worth at $7.4 million.",
"date_occurred": "2025-09-22",
"confidence": "primary",
"source_url": "https://www.themainewire.com/2023/09/chellie-pingrees-wealth-has-surged-as-member-of-congress/#comments"
},
{
"fact_text": "In 2015, Pingree was fined $9,750 by the Federal Election Commission for using her then-fiancé S. Donald Sussman's private jet for campaign travel in violation of federal campaign laws. She was ordered to reimburse Sussman $13,000.",
"date_occurred": "2015-07-16",
"confidence": "primary",
"source_url": "https://www.pressherald.com/2015/07/16/rep-chellie-pingree-fined-9750-over-2010-flights-with-then-fiance-s-donald-sussman/"
},
{
"fact_text": "Pingree violated the STOCK Act in 2025 by failing to properly disclose the purchase of six U.S. Treasury securities worth between $90,000 and $300,000. She missed the 45-day disclosure deadline by nearly three months.",
"date_occurred": "2025-06-13",
"confidence": "primary",
"source_url": "https://www.pressherald.com/2025/06/13/rep-chellie-pingree-violated-federal-financial-disclosure-laws/"
},
{
"fact_text": "Pingree also made a late disclosure of U.S. Treasury Notes (GS) worth between $15,001 and $50,000 purchased on June 14, 2024.",
"date_occurred": "2024-06-14",
"confidence": "primary",
"source_url": "https://fr.investing.com/news/insider-trading/chellie-pingree-effectue-des-transactions-en-bons-du-tresor-americain-93CH-3652699"
},
{
"fact_text": "Pingree operates the leadership PAC 'Farm to Table PAC'.",
"date_occurred": "2024-12-31",
"confidence": "primary",
"source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/chellie-pingree/summary?cid=N00013817&cycle=CAREER"
}
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"connections": [
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"donor_entity_name": "Paloma Partners",
"relationship_type": "major_donor",
"description": "Career: $247,350 via individuals associated with Paloma Partners. Paloma Partners is a hedge fund owned by Pingree's ex-husband, billionaire and Democratic megadonor S. Donald Sussman.",
"confidence": "primary",
"source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/chellie-pingree/contributors?cid=N00013817&cycle=CAREER"
},
{
"donor_entity_name": "EMILY's List",
"relationship_type": "major_donor",
"description": "Career: $142,442 ($122,442 from individuals and $20,000 from PAC). EMILY's List supports pro-choice Democratic women candidates.",
"confidence": "primary",
"source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/chellie-pingree/contributors?cid=N00013817&cycle=CAREER"
},
{
"donor_entity_name": "Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union",
"relationship_type": "pac_donor",
"description": "Career: $90,000, all from PAC funds.",
"confidence": "primary",
"source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/chellie-pingree/contributors?cid=N00013817&cycle=CAREER"
},
{
"donor_entity_name": "American Federation of Teachers",
"relationship_type": "pac_donor",
"description": "Career: $82,500, all from PAC funds.",
"confidence": "primary",
"source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/chellie-pingree/contributors?cid=N00013817&cycle=CAREER"
},
{
"donor_entity_name": "Laborers Union",
"relationship_type": "pac_donor",
"description": "Career: $73,500, all from PAC funds.",
"confidence": "primary",
"source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/chellie-pingree/contributors?cid=N00013817&cycle=CAREER"
},
{
"donor_entity_name": "JStreetPAC",
"relationship_type": "pac_donor",
"description": "Career: $52,242 ($22,576 from individuals and $29,666 from PAC).",
"confidence": "primary",
"source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/chellie-pingree/contributors?cid=N00013817&cycle=CAREER"
}
]
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"silences": [
{
"topic": "Avoidance of in-person town halls for 8 years (2017-2025)",
"expected_position": "As a representative in a competitive district, Pingree would be expected to hold regular, open, in-person town halls to engage with constituents.",
"window_start": "2018-01-01",
"window_end": "2025-03-31",
"evidence_summary": "Pingree did not hold an in-person town hall from 2017 to April 2025. The Blue Anchor Project and other groups publicly criticized her for this, organizing a 'counter-event' and demanding she hold public forums. She eventually held town halls on April 13 and 14, 2025, in Rockport and Westbrook, where constituents expressed frustration and demanded more aggressive opposition to the Trump administration. Pingree had hosted tele-town halls during this period, but constituents demanded in-person engagement.",
"primary_url": "https://www.blueanchorproject.com/news/we-made-pingree-listen-because-of-you"
},
{
"topic": "STOCK Act violation",
"expected_position": "As a co-sponsor of the TRUST in Congress Act, which aims to ban congressional stock trading, Pingree would be expected to lead by example and promptly own up to her failure to disclose trades.",
"window_start": "2025-02-05",
"window_end": "2025-06-13",
"evidence_summary": "Pingree failed to disclose $90,000-$300,000 in Treasury securities purchases within the STOCK Act's 45-day window. When the late disclosure was filed on June 11, she blamed a 'paperwork error' and paid a $200 late fee. She did not address the violation proactively but only responded when contacted by the press.",
"primary_url": "https://www.pressherald.com/2025/06/13/rep-chellie-pingree-violated-federal-financial-disclosure-laws/"
}
],
"contradictions": {
"claims": [
{
"claim_text": "Pingree has supported bills to ban and limit members of Congress from trading stocks, claiming to be a proponent of financial transparency and ethics. She is a co-sponsor of the TRUST in Congress Act.",
"claim_date": "2025-06-13",
"claim_type": "statement",
"source_url": "https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/06/13/politics/chellie-pingree-violates-financial-disclosure-law/"
},
{
"claim_text": "Pingree violated the STOCK Act by failing to disclose $90,000-$300,000 in Treasury securities trades for nearly three months and was fined $9,750 by the FEC for illegally using her fiancé's private jet for her campaign.",
"claim_date": "2025-06-13",
"claim_type": "disclosure",
"source_url": "https://www.pressherald.com/2025/06/13/rep-chellie-pingree-violated-federal-financial-disclosure-laws/"
},
{
"claim_text": "Pingree was the former president of Common Cause, a nonpartisan group fighting for open democracy and against the influence of money in politics. She has consistently campaigned on getting money out of politics.",
"claim_date": "2025-04-14",
"claim_type": "platform",
"source_url": "https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1607337/cleaning-up-a-big-mistake"
},
{
"claim_text": "Pingree is one of the wealthiest members of Congress, with her wealth surging from less than $568,000 to over $11.5 million during her time in office, largely derived from investments and a partnership with billionaire donor Donald Sussman's hedge fund.",
"claim_date": "2023-09-13",
"claim_type": "disclosure",
"source_url": "https://www.themainewire.com/2023/09/chellie-pingrees-wealth-has-surged-as-member-of-congress/#comments"
}
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"contradictions": [
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"claim_a_idx": 0,
"claim_b_idx": 1,
"type": "statement_vs_disclosure",
"severity": "high",
"narrative": "Pingree publicly championed legislation to ban congressional stock trading while simultaneously violating the STOCK Act by failing to disclose up to $300,000 in personal securities trades. She dismissed the violation as a 'paperwork error,' highlighting a gap between her public anti-corruption platform and her personal compliance."
},
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"claim_a_idx": 2,
"claim_b_idx": 3,
"type": "statement_vs_disclosure",
"severity": "medium",
"narrative": "Pingree built a political brand around fighting the influence of money in politics as the former head of Common Cause, yet her personal wealth has exploded during her tenure in Congress, tying her closely to the wealthiest echelons of political donors."
}
]
},
"telling_votes": [
{
"bill_id": "H.R. 1",
"title": "One Big Beautiful Bill Act — $3.3 trillion package including permanent extension of 2017 tax cuts, Medicaid cuts, and clean energy credit repeal",
"vote": "nay",
"vote_date": "2025-07-03",
"roll_call_url": "https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2025-07-03/how-maines-members-of-congress-voted-on-the-big-beautiful-bill",
"why_it_matters": "Pingree voted against the signature Republican budget reconciliation package, aligning with the Democratic caucus. This vote is consistent with her party line, but also protects the interests of her district, where 4.6% poverty rate and older demographics depend on social programs.",
"category": "party_defection"
},
{
"bill_id": "H.R. 8404",
"title": "Respect for Marriage Act — Federal protection for same-sex and interracial marriages",
"vote": "yea",
"vote_date": "2022-12-08",
"roll_call_url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8404",
"why_it_matters": "Pingree voted in favor of codifying marriage equality, consistent with her progressive record and reflecting the relatively liberal social values of her district.",
"category": "party_defection"
},
{
"bill_id": "H.R. 5376",
"title": "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 — Medicare drug price negotiation, $35/month insulin cap, clean energy tax credits",
"vote": "yea",
"vote_date": "2022-08-12",
"roll_call_url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5376",
"why_it_matters": "Supported landmark climate and health legislation, aligning with environmental and senior advocacy groups. This vote benefits her coastal, environmentally-conscious district heavily reliant on fisheries and tourism.",
"category": "party_defection"
},
{
"bill_id": "H.R. 1319",
"title": "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 — $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief",
"vote": "yea",
"vote_date": "2021-03-10",
"roll_call_url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1319",
"why_it_matters": "Pingree voted for pandemic relief that provided direct aid to families. This aligned with the needs of her district, where median household income is $88,029 but cost of living, especially for housing, is high.",
"category": "party_defection"
},
{
"bill_id": "H.R. 1628",
"title": "American Health Care Act of 2017 — Partial ACA repeal, CBO projected 23 million more uninsured",
"vote": "nay",
"vote_date": "2017-05-04",
"roll_call_url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1628",
"why_it_matters": "Opposed the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, which is critical for her district where 4.6% poverty rate and a large percentage of older residents rely on its protections for pre-existing conditions.",
"category": "party_defection"
},
{
"bill_id": "H.R. 3684",
"title": "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act — $1.2 trillion for roads, bridges, broadband",
"vote": "yea",
"vote_date": "2021-11-05",
"roll_call_url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3684",
"why_it_matters": "Supported bipartisan infrastructure bill, which addresses Maine's aging infrastructure and supports labor unions, aligning with her union donor base.",
"category": "party_defection"
},
{
"bill_id": "H.R. 6833",
"title": "Affordable Insulin Now Act — Would cap insulin at $35 per month",
"vote": "yea",
"vote_date": "2022-03-31",
"roll_call_url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6833",
"why_it_matters": "Supported capping insulin costs for patients, which benefits older and lower-income residents in her district who may rely on Medicare.",
"category": "party_defection"
},
{
"bill_id": "H.R. 2",
"title": "Farm Bill — Sweeping agricultural, food, and conservation policy legislation",
"vote": "aye (supported amendment on pesticides)",
"vote_date": "2026-01-01",
"roll_call_url": "https://agroinformacion.com/farm-bill-2026-opposition-groups-urge-congress-to-reject-bill/",
"why_it_matters": "Pingree, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, introduced a bipartisan amendment to strip the farm bill's pesticide liability shield, directly challenging the interests of major agricultural chemical donors and protecting farmers and the environment.",
"category": "party_defection"
},
{
"bill_id": "H.R. 5486",
"title": "Small Business Jobs Tax Credit — Provided tax incentives for small business job creation",
"vote": "sponsored",
"vote_date": "2010-06-14",
"roll_call_url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/5486",
"why_it_matters": "Pingree sponsored legislation to support small businesses, reflecting Maine's economy which is dominated by small enterprises rather than large corporations.",
"category": "party_defection"
},
{
"bill_id": "H.R. 3534",
"title": "Consolidated Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing Act — Streamlined federal energy leasing",
"vote": "co-sponsored",
"vote_date": "2010-07-29",
"roll_call_url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/3534",
"why_it_matters": "Demonstrated early career focus on energy and environmental oversight, consistent with her long-standing committee assignments and district interests in coastal and natural resource protection.",
"category": "party_defection"
}
],
"constituency_baseline": {
"baseline": {
"district_summary": "Maine's 1st Congressional District encompasses the southern coastal region of the state, including the cities of Portland and Augusta. The district is less rural than the 2nd District and has a population of approximately 695,717. The demographic profile shows a district that is 89.3% white and relatively older (median age 44.3 years). The median household income is $88,029, significantly higher than the national median of approximately $78,538, with a low poverty rate of 4.6%. Homeownership is 74.2%, and 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The economy centers on healthcare, education, retail, and coastal industries like fishing and tourism. The district leans Democratic (D+23 Cook PVI), and Pingree has held the seat since 2009. The unemployment rate is a low 3.3%. Key industries include healthcare and social assistance, educational services, and retail trade.",
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"name": "MaineHealth (Portland)",
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"source_url": "https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-1-me"
},
{
"name": "The Jackson Laboratory",
"employees": 2300,
"source_url": "https://www.pressherald.com/2023/01/30/jackson-laboratory-expanding-in-bar-harbor/"
},
{
"name": "TD Bank (Maine operations)",
"employees": 1000,
"source_url": "https://www.bangordailynews.com/tag/td-bank/"
},
{
"name": "University of Southern Maine",
"employees": 3000,
"source_url": "https://usm.maine.edu/about/"
}
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"naics": "62 (Health Care and Social Assistance)",
"share": 0.16,
"source_url": "https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-1-me"
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{
"naics": "61 (Educational Services)",
"share": 0.11,
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{
"naics": "44-45 (Retail Trade)",
"share": 0.12,
"source_url": "https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-1-me"
},
{
"naics": "72 (Accommodation and Food Services)",
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"recent_ballot_measures": [
{
"name": "Question 2 (2023) - Prohibit foreign influence in Maine elections",
"year": 2023,
"result": "passed",
"margin": "86% Yes — 14% No",
"source_url": "https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/politics/elections/maine-2023-ballot-question-results/97-d9e2fb87-9445-4c60-b24c-4774e085b64c"
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{
"name": "Question 3 (2021) - Right to Food Amendment",
"year": 2021,
"result": "passed",
"margin": "61% Yes — 39% No",
"source_url": "https://ballotpedia.org/Maine_Question_3,_Right_to_Food_Amendment_(2021)"
},
{
"name": "Question 1 (2020) - Rejection of vaccine mandate referendum",
"year": 2020,
"result": "failed",
"margin": "73% No — 27% Yes",
"source_url": "https://ballotpedia.org/Maine_Question_1,_Veto_of_Act_to_Protect_Maine_Residents_from_Preventable_Disease_(2020)"
}
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"label": "Population",
"value": "695,717 (2024)",
"source_url": "https://legisletter.org/legislator/chellie-pingree-P000597/district"
},
{
"label": "Median Household Income",
"value": "$88,029 (2024)",
"source_url": "https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-1-me"
},
{
"label": "Poverty Rate",
"value": "4.6% (LegisLetter 2026) / 8.04% (Data USA 2024)",
"source_url": "https://legisletter.org/legislator/chellie-pingree-P000597/district"
},
{
"label": "Homeownership Rate",
"value": "74.2% (vs. 65.5% nationally)",
"source_url": "https://legisletter.org/legislator/chellie-pingree-P000597/district"
},
{
"label": "Bachelor's Degree or Higher",
"value": "43.9% (vs. 33.7% nationally)",
"source_url": "https://legisletter.org/legislator/chellie-pingree-P000597/district"
},
{
"label": "Racial/Ethnic Composition",
"value": "White 89.3%, Two or More Races 2.5%, Hispanic 2.2%, Asian 1.1%",
"source_url": "https://legisletter.org/legislator/chellie-pingree-P000597/district"
},
{
"label": "Median Age",
"value": "44.3 (vs. 38.5 nationally)",
"source_url": "https://legisletter.org/legislator/chellie-pingree-P000597/district"
},
{
"label": "Unemployment Rate",
"value": "3.3% (vs. 3.5% nationally)",
"source_url": "https://legisletter.org/legislator/chellie-pingree-P000597/district"
}
]
}
}
}