What does Maine’s health care future look like? And who’s going to shape it?
From rural hospital closures to the cost of prescription drugs to mental health access, Mainers are dealing with a health care system that isn’t working for everyone. The next governor will have real power to change that, and this forum is where you’ll hear how each candidate plans to do it.
Maine deserves a governor who will go to bat for your health care and on April 10, Maine Center for Economic Policy and Maine AllCare are proud to bring Maine’s Democratic gubernatorial candidates together so you can see where each candidate stands.
Maine Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Forum: Health Care
Friday, April 10, 2026
Jewett Hall, UMaine Augusta, 46 University Dr., Augusta, ME 04330
4:00 - 4:30 PM: Meet the candidates in person
4:30 - 6:00 PM: Health care forum
Can’t make it in person? Watch the livestream from wherever you are. A virtual link will be shared before the event. (Livestream begins at 4:30 PM.)
Candidates on the stage:
Shenna Bellows
Troy Jackson
Hannah Pingree
Nirav Shah
Angus King III (invited)
Free and open to the public!
- Team MECEP
Maine Center for Economic Policy and Maine AllCare are independent, non-partisan organizations not affiliated with any candidate or political party.