Dear John,
As you may have already heard, last week, a known white nationalist organization sent unsolicited mailings to at least two Maine Democratic county committee volunteer groups. Similar mailings were sent to at least eight Democratic lawmakers last month. As Senate President Troy Jackson and Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross said at the time, “ We have zero tolerance for white nationalist groups’ behavior or intimidation.”
At the Maine Democratic Party, we believe no Mainer should be targeted for the color of their skin, their gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or any other inherent characteristic that makes them who they are.
Will you join us in taking a stand against hatred in all forms? It starts with you. Help us send a message to all Mainers and let them know: you are welcome here.
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Introducing Annina Breen, MDP Communications Director
I am thrilled to announce that Annina Breen has joined the Maine Dems staff team and will be fully taking over as Communications Director next week. Originally from Holden, Maine; Annina’s background is in organizing at all levels. In previous roles, she has worked to support Democratic candidates running for School and Select Boards, all the way up to organizing for Rep. Jared Golden’s campaign for Congress.
Calling All Volunteers: Sign Up to Volunteer for the HD-45 Special Election
On June 13th, voters in Waldoboro, Bremen, Friendship, Washington, and Louds Island will go to the polls to select a new representative. The Democratic candidate running is Wendy Pieh, a former legislator and community leader who believes in supporting our farmers, fisherman, and small businesses. Sign up here join a canvass and knock doors or sign up here to hop on a phone bank.
Check out more upcoming events on the Maine Dems Statewide Calendar!
June 15 at 6:00pm: Run Local Training
In this free, live, online training, we’ll cover how to run a winning campaign. Whether you’re a candidate, helping out on a campaign, or thinking about running in the future, this training is for you. We’ll cover important campaign topics, including direct voter contact, signs, mail, and letters-to-the-editor. Register here!
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The Big Picture
There’s No Place for Hate in Maine: Last week, at least two Maine Democratic county committees received a mailing containing white nationalist literature. As Democrats, we believe that everyone, regardless of the color of their skin, their religion, their sexual orientation, or their gender identity should be able to find a home here in Maine, free of fear and persecution (read our full statement).
Every Year is an Election Year
Is There an Election in Your Community? In June, dozens of Maine communities are holding elections for municipal offices. Check your city or town website to confirm whether or not there’s an election in your community. You can even request an absentee ballot here!
The State House Scoop
Governor Mills Proposes Legislation to Tackle the Housing Crunch, Homelessness, and Workforce Development: Earlier this month, Governor Mills released a proposal using Maine’s surplus and projected revenues to tackle Maine’s housing shortage, to fund food services and emergency shelters to address homelessness, and to strengthen Maine’s system of emergency medical services. The legislation will be subject to additional debates and votes in the legislature (read more).
What’s Happening in Washington D.C.
Biden-Harris Administration is Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure: The Biden-Harris administration is rebuilding our roads and bridges, replacing lead pipes to provide clean water, cleaning up legacy pollution, expanding access to affordable, high-speed internet, and ushering in a new era of clean energy. To date, the administration has announced over $220 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding, including over 32,000 specific projects and awards, across over 4,500 communities.
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In solidarity,
Jacob
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Jacob Stern (he/him)
Communications Director
Maine Democratic Party
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