Meet Maine's Highly Contested Governor's Race Candidates

This week on the Andy Beshear Podcast, we’re looking north to the great state of Maine for a conversation with five Democratic primary gubernatorial candidates stepping up to shape the future of the Pine Tree State. Andy sits down with Shenna Bellows, Angus King III, Hannah Pingree, Troy Jackson, and Nirav Shah for an honest conversation about leadership, rural communities, economic opportunity, and what it means to govern with integrity in a politically divided era. From protecting reproductive freedom and strengthening public education to supporting working waterfronts, small businesses, and the people who keep Maine running, each candidate shares their vision for the state – and how their personal journeys have shaped their approach to public service. Andy also digs into what it takes to win as a Democrat in a state that values independence, common sense, and results over rhetoric. It’s a thoughtful, spirited conversation about the future of Maine – and what strong, steady leadership looks like in 2026. PLUS, don't miss Andy's big announcement. Preorder GO AND DO LIKEWISE: https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/go-and-do-likewise-9781250452719/ Buy Andy Beshear Podcast merch: https://store.andybeshearpodcast.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.