Pingree Statement on Governor Janet Mills, Applauds her Leadership and Legacy

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today released the following statement after Governor Janet Mills announced she would be suspending her campaign for U.S. Senate:

I have deep respect and admiration for Governor Mills, and I'm proud to call her a friend. While I know this decision was a difficult one, I trust her judgment-and know she's doing what she feels is best for herself, her family, and the people of Maine.

As the first woman to ever lead our state, Governor Mills has overseen many remarkable accomplishments: expanding access to health care, investing in public education and childcare, providing free school meals, advancing clean-energy initiatives, protecting and expanding reproductive freedom, and so much more.

Her commitment to addressing the climate crisis has been exceptional-setting ambitious clean energy targets, investing in coastal and community resilience, modernizing infrastructure, ensuring our state remains on track to meet its emissions-reductions goals-providing other states a visionary model to follow.

I have no doubt that history will remember her as one of the best governors our state has ever had and that her legacy and impact will continue to shape our state for generations to come.

I want to thank Governor Mills for her leadership, her accomplishments as Governor, and her unwavering dedication to the people of Maine.

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