FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 01, 2026
June 01, 2026
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Chellie Pingree for Reelection to Congress
Categories:
Congress, Election 2026, House
AFGE says Pingree fights for working families across Maine
BRIDGETON, N.J. –– The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Chellie Pingree for reelection to the U.S. House representing Maine’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 elections. The statewide primary is June 9, and the general election is Nov. 3.
Pingree was first elected in 2008 and has proven to be a fighter for working families.
“Rep. Pingree has fought for important appropriations funding that has benefited federal workers across Maine,” AFGE District 2 NVP David Gonzalez said. “In these challenging times, it is important for federal employees to know that they have a proven advocate like Rep. Pingree fighting for them and their interests.”
AFGE looks forward to continuing to work with Rep. Pingree as she uses her position to advocate for federal workers across Maine.
About 10,000 federal employees live in Maine’s 1st Congressional District – caring for veterans, supporting the military, and getting Social Security recipients their benefits accurately and on time.
AFGE is the largest federal employee union in the country, representing more than 820,000 federal and D.C. government workers in all functions of government. AFGE represents nearly 51,500 federal employees in District 2, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
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