# Hannah Pingree Maine gubernatorial campaign

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hannah-pingree-maine-gubernatorial-campaign
> Updated: 2026-09-28T21:34:29.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Democratic candidate for governor Hannah Pingree has introduced a policy platform focused on affordability in Maine. Her proposal includes doubling the Homestead Exemption to match rising property values and expanding the Maine Property Tax Fairness Credit to assist more low- and moderate-income residents. The plan also suggests increasing the property tax burden on non-Mainer owners of seasonal and investment properties.

Following the policy announcement, the campaign faced scrutiny regarding campaign finance. Pingree’s campaign refunded $300 in donations from Paul Hoffman, a former attorney for Jeffrey Epstein. A campaign spokesperson stated the funds were returned immediately after his background was brought to their attention.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Hannah Pingree returns campaign donations from former Epstein attorney

Maine Democratic gubernatorial nominee Hannah Pingree has returned $300 in campaign donations from Paul Hoffman, a former business attorney for Jeffrey Epstein.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hannah-pingree-returns-campaign-donations-from-former-epstein-attorney

### 2026-09-20: Hannah Pingree proposes affordability measures for Maine

Democratic Maine gubernatorial candidate Hannah Pingree has proposed plans to tackle affordability, including doubling the Homestead Exemption and expanding property tax credits.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hannah-pingree-proposes-affordability-measures-for-maine

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