Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Your Vote 2026 debate between Joshua Pietrowicz and Ron Russell, the two Republican candidates competing in Maine's First Congressional District primary. Questions from Maine Public's Chief Political Correspondent Steve Mistler and the Portland Press Herald's political reporter Billy Kobin. Moderated by Maine Public's Jen Rooks.

Learn more about the 2026 Maine primary elections:
mainepublic.org/tags/your-vote-2026

See Joshua Pietrowicz's candidate profile here:
mainepublic.org/politics/2026-04-17/your-vote-2026-profile-joshua-pietrowicz-republican-for-1st-district

See Ron Russell's candidate profile here: mainepublic.org/politics/2026-04-17/your-vote-2026-profile-ron-russell-republican-for-1st-district

Your Vote 2026 is made possible through the support of AARP Maine, MEMIC, Archipelago Law in addition to Maine Public's viewers and listeners.