Hannah M. Pingree (born October 18, 1976) is an American politician who served as the 99th speaker of the Maine House of Representatives from 2008 to 2010. A member of the Democratic Party, she was the second woman to hold the position in Maine history. Most recently, she served as director of the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future under Governor Janet Mills from 2019 to 2025.
On June 10, 2025, Pingree announced her candidacy for the 2026 Maine gubernatorial election. She grew up on the island of North Haven, where her father Charlie Pingree is a boat-builder. Her mother, Chellie Pingree, is a small business owner and has been the U.S. Representative for Maine's 1st congressional district since 2009. She graduated from North Haven Community School and Brown University with a degree in political science. She was a 1998–1999 Fellow for Leadership in Public Affairs for the Coro Foundation in New York City.
Political career
Early career
Prior to serving in the Legislature, Pingree worked as an intern at the New York City Office of Management and Budget in 1998, then as political director and "Election 2000" producer for iVillage.com from 1999 to 2001. Her legislative work focused on energy efficiency, housing, health care, and bipartisan budget initiatives.
In her third term, Pingree was elected House Majority Leader (2006-2008) at age 30, becoming the third woman in Maine history to serve in the role. In her final term (2008), she ran unopposed for reelection.
In 2010, Time magazine included Pingree in its list of 40 leaders under 40, describing her as a "rising star of American politics."
Post-legislative career
After leaving the legislature, Pingree managed her mother and step-father's inn and restaurant, Nebo Lodge, and served on the North Haven Community School Board.
In 2012, when U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe announced her retirement, Pingree briefly considered running for her mother's congressional seat if Chellie Pingree had decided to run for the Senate. She collected signatures for a potential congressional campaign but ended her consideration when her mother decided against the Senate race.
Pingree worked as a part-time consultant for Safer Chemicals, Safer Families, a national coalition advocating for better regulation of chemicals. On July 24, 2012, she testified before the United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works about chemical regulations, particularly flame retardants.
Mills administration
In January 2019, Maine Governor Janet Mills appointed Pingree to lead the newly created Office of Policy Innovation and the Future. In this role, she oversaw cross-agency efforts on climate change, housing, economic development, and other long-term policy challenges. She also co-chaired the Maine Climate Council. The heat-pump initiative faced significant opposition from fossil fuel industry groups, who argued the technology was not ideal for Maine's climate and funded campaigns questioning the effectiveness of heat pumps in cold weather conditions.
GOPIF also worked on LD 1 legislation for emergency planning and severe weather preparation, which was enacted in April 2025.
2026 gubernatorial campaign
thumb|upright|Pingree's gubernatorial campaign logo.
On June 10, 2025, Pingree announced her candidacy for the 2026 Democratic primary for Governor of Maine.
Her campaign announcement included events in Rockland, Lewiston, Biddeford, and Portland, where she outlined a platform focusing on economic opportunity, climate resilience, affordable housing, and health care.
A Pan Atlantic Research poll released in May 2025, before her official announcement, showed Pingree with 20% support among likely Democratic primary voters.
Personal life
thumb|Pingree (far right) and her two siblings and mother (from left to right): Asa, Cecily and Chellie
Pingree is married to Jason Mann and has two children. She and her family resides on North Haven.