Jeff Candura · [email protected]

September 6, 2020 at 5:01 PM

getting back on track

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, I’ve been looking over our records for the week, and we’re behind on our fundraising goals. We need to raise $3,855 by midnight tonight to get back on track to defeat Donald Trump, Susan Collins, and elect Dems up and down the ballot this November. I know we…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

September 5, 2020 at 1:47 PM

The Supreme Court hangs in the balance in November

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The Supreme Court is responsible for so many of our rights and freedoms -- including the right to choose and the freedom to marry. Now, this election could determine control of the Court for a generation or more. If Donald Trump is re-elected and Republican …

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

September 4, 2020 at 8:55 PM

Don’t let Trump & Collins’ USPS sabotage affect the vote

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The Postal Service delivers birthday cards to grandchildren and medicine to grandparents, the latest impulse buy from your favorite online retailers, and important news from your local school and town government. And now more than ever, we also rely on the U…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

September 3, 2020 at 8:36 PM

2 months to go

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Today marks two months to election day, and the stakes couldn’t be any higher. Two months to do everything we can to prevent a repeat of how we all felt on November 9, 2016. We need to out-organize, out-work, and outlast the Trump campaign every single day d…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

September 2, 2020 at 6:14 PM

Record-breaking absentee ballot requests!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, We received big news yesterday from the Maine Secretary of State that almost 120,000 absentee ballots have already been requested by Maine voters for the November election… and nearly 60% of the requests have come from Democrats across the state! (For contex…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

September 1, 2020 at 6:09 PM

63 days

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Happy September! To me, it means the mornings are getting crisp, and the leaves will be changing soon. I love the fall. But it also means that there’s an election in only 63 days! Here at the Maine Dems, we’ve been working every single day since November 6, …

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  Craig Hickman · [email protected]

August 31, 2020 at 7:54 PM

Did you catch the Roll Call from Maine?

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Earlier this month, I had the honor of announcing Maine’s Roll Call vote from my farm in Winthrop as part of the Democratic National Convention. If you haven’t seen it you can check it out here: Four years ago, Trump won the second congressional district --…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

August 31, 2020 at 3:03 PM

There’s not much time

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The election is just 64 days away. People in Maine will be able to start returning absentee ballots in about a month. There simply isn’t much time left. That’s why we need you to chip in now to help us keep the pressure on Trump and Collins through election …

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  Jonathan Asen · [email protected]

August 30, 2020 at 5:18 PM

If you haven’t joined our campaign yet, now is the time

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Now is the time. A lot of folks don’t tune into political campaigns until after the conventions or until the leaves start to change. Well, that time is here: Donate now to help the Maine Dems elect Democrats up and down the ticket! We are leading the coordin…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

August 29, 2020 at 3:27 PM

A tale of two conventions

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Last week, the Democratic Party showed off its diversity, its clear vision for the future, and the candidates who -- with empathy, humanity, and leadership -- are ready to restore the soul of the nation. This week, the Republicans decided to focus on fear, d…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

August 28, 2020 at 1:55 PM

We need to elect Sara Gideon to take back the Senate

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Electing Joe Biden is essential...but it is only half the job. We MUST defeat Susan Collins and elect Sara Gideon to flip the Senate.   Donate now to help the Maine Dems fight to elect Sara Gideon and Democrats up and down the ticket. If Mitch McConnell is a…

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  Jonathan Asen · [email protected]

August 27, 2020 at 6:04 PM

What’s the next best thing to visiting Maine?

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Maine is a battleground state. Winning all four electoral votes will be essential to a Biden Victory and we can’t flip the Senate without defeating Susan Collins. Normally, to help make a difference in one of Maine’s races you’d have to travel here. Not this…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

August 26, 2020 at 9:46 PM

Short of our goal

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, At the beginning of the week, we set a goal of raising $10,000 by the end of the GOP convention to fight back against the lies and deception. We still have a way to go to meet that goal. Donate now to help the Maine Dems deliver all of our electoral votes to…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

August 25, 2020 at 8:04 PM

This is Susan Collins’ Republican Party

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Did you watch any of the Republican National Convention last night? Well, if not, you missed a whole lot of fear-mongering, racism, and outright lying. This is Susan Collins’ Republican Party. We’ve set a goal of raising $10,000 by the end of the GOP convent…

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  Jonathan Asen · [email protected]

August 24, 2020 at 6:56 PM

We can't afford four more years of Trump

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The Republican National Convention is currently underway... and they just went all in for Donald Trump. This country simply cannot afford four more years of Trump in the White House. We’ve set a goal of raising $10,000 by the end of the GOP convention to fig…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

August 23, 2020 at 2:43 PM

The Postal Service

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, We’ve all been watching in horror as Donald Trump dismantles our Postal Service during this pandemic. Here in Maine, we rely on the postal service for a lot of day-to-day necessities, as a key element for many of our small businesses, for mail-in absentee vo…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

August 21, 2020 at 5:17 PM

Fighting for all Americans

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Last night, we saw how a President should behave. Joe Biden is committed to fighting for ALL Americans, not just his party or base. The choice for who to support could not be clearer: we must elect Joe Biden in November. Join the fight: sign up to phone bank…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

August 20, 2020 at 11:07 PM

Outpouring of support

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Jeff Candura, our Development Director, just texted me and you’ll never believe it! He told me that we officially passed our goal of raising $15,000 at 6:37pm -- and the donations are still coming in! This outpouring of support makes it clear that people are…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

August 20, 2020 at 2:57 PM

Here's where you come in, John

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Today is the last day of our Democratic Convention challenge, and we’re nearly there. Over the past 3 days, supporters have helped us raise over $13,000 on the way to our goal! With less than 12 hours until Joe Biden takes the stage, we need all of our grass…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

August 19, 2020 at 11:07 PM

One more day

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, We only have one more day to meet the challenge of raising $15,000 before Joe Biden takes the stage to accept the nomination at Democratic National Convention! We’re not there yet, but the secret to getting there is simple: grassroots supporters giving $5, $…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

August 19, 2020 at 7:21 PM

Urgent: protect the vote

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Access to voting is the foundation of democracy. And after 244 years as a democratic nation, we shouldn’t be debating about who can cast a ballot. Access to voting shouldn’t be under attack. We shouldn’t need a Voter Protection team. But we have a Voter Prot…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

August 18, 2020 at 9:31 PM

we’re falling short

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Tonight, Maine will answer the roll call during the National Convention and pledge our delegates to nominate Joe Biden. We’re celebrating, and ready to give everything we’ve got to ensure we can elect Joe Biden & Kamala Harris, flip the Senate, and elect…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

August 17, 2020 at 10:35 PM

Convention starting today!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Today is the first day of the Democratic National Convention! This is our time to come together as Democratic voters, activists, and donors to show our support. And right now, more so than ever before, we must join together as one and fight to protect our de…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

August 16, 2020 at 2:23 PM

Everything you need to know for the Democratic National Convention

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The Democratic National Convention is starting TOMORROW, and will run through Thursday. And if you’re anything like me, you’re excited about all the amazing events that are happening over the next several days! If there’s a silver lining to be found during t…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

August 15, 2020 at 4:36 PM

Here's what we need to do to win in November

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Next week Joe Biden will take the stage as Democratic Nominee for President. We’re all so excited to watch the Convention and see the vision for a post-Trump America. But here's the scary part: when Joe Biden accepts the Nomination, we’ll be only 75 days awa…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

August 14, 2020 at 7:22 PM

Trump’s new attack on Social Security

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Today marks the 85th anniversary of Social Security and Donald Trump sure has a weird way of celebrating, doesn’t he?  He just signed an executive order delaying payroll taxes -- and now he wants to make those cuts permanent, which could cut off funding for…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

August 13, 2020 at 2:43 PM

Our Core Four Event is TONIGHT!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Our Core Four Event is tonight! In order for Democrats to flip the Senate in November, we must win in Maine -- but also in Arizona, Colorado, and North Carolina, and that’s why the proceeds from the event are being split equally among all four state parties!…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

August 12, 2020 at 5:02 PM

🚨New Poll Alert - 5 Point Lead 🚨

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Big news: the latest Bangor Daily News poll shows Sara Gideon leading Susan Collins by five points.  We have the momentum to win this race, but it’s going to be close. And that means that every single dollar is needed to tip the balance in favor of defeatin…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

August 11, 2020 at 9:52 PM

Biden and Harris

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Today, the race for the White House kicked into high gear. And we need you along for the ride. If we want to put Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the White House we need to win Maine. And to win Maine, we need you. Express Donate to the Maine Dems right now t…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

August 10, 2020 at 4:22 PM

Join me for our Core Four Event!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Our Core Four Event is this week! I'm am so excited to be joined by the Chairs of the Democratic Parties in each of the Core Four states to talk to you about how we plan to flip the Senate and elect Democrats up and down the ticket! In order for Democrats to…

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  Sara Gideon · [email protected]

August 7, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Climate Agenda

Maine Democratic Party It's time for bold and immediate action in Washington.     Hi John, Climate change is one of the most urgent challenges we face, as a state and as a country. Unless measures are taken now to mitigate the impacts of this crisis, the effects to our communities, our economy,…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

August 6, 2020 at 7:12 PM

Your right to vote is under attack

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Today marks 55 years since the signing of the Voting Rights Act and still our rights are under attack. The Trump administration is pushing dangerous lies to make it more difficult for every eligible person to participate in our democracy. That's why the Main…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

August 5, 2020 at 6:52 PM

What changed?

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Susan Collins claims, “I haven't changed, but politics sure has.” Politics has changed, but so has Collins: the whims of a corrupt and lawless President, surrounded by his cronies, sycophants, and enablers, have shaken the foundations of our politics and dem…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

August 3, 2020 at 8:22 PM

ICYMI: Help Maine, Arizona, Colorado, and North Carolina flip the Senate!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Last week, we announced a unique opportunity to hear from the Chairs of the Democratic Parties in each of the Core Four states on how we plan to do it and how you can help! In order for Democrats to flip the Senate in November, we must win in Arizona, Colora…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 10:04 PM

Campaign update

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, I just got off the phone with Jeff Candura, our Development Director. He said that we’re behind on our fundraising this month, and that we needed to raise $4,361 by midnight tonight to get back on track to defeat Donald Trump, Susan Collins, and elect Dems u…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 1:56 PM

1,665% increase

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Since Susan Collins entered the Senate in 1997, the cost of a vial of insulin has increased from $17 to $300 -- a 1,665% increase. In the 23 years since Collins took office, she has talked a lot about how important helping people with diabetes is to her. But…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

July 30, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Take nothing for granted

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, By now, you might have seen the latest polls: Sara Gideon is up five points against Susan Collins. I’m sure the Collins team will try to spin this. But when you vote for anti-choice judges, help pass a tax cut that benefits your wealthy donors over working M…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

July 29, 2020 at 9:22 PM

Help Maine, Arizona, Colorado, and North Carolina flip the Senate!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, In order for Democrats to flip the Senate in November, we must win in Maine, Arizona, Colorado, and North Carolina. This is your opportunity to hear from the Chairs of the Democratic Party in each of the Core Four states on how we plan to do it and how you c…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

July 28, 2020 at 4:18 PM

They're stacking the deck against us

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Maine is a battleground state this year. We can’t flip the Senate without electing Sara Gideon to replace Susan Collins. We need to defend Jared Golden in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. We need to make sure that, like Barack Obama, Joe Biden receives al…

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  Pete Buttigieg · [email protected]

July 27, 2020 at 2:11 PM

Maine needs us

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, We need to help our fellow Democrats in Maine. This November, it won’t be enough to defeat Donald Trump; we must also take back the Senate for Democrats and retain our majority in the House so we can continue fighting for a better life for all Americans. It’…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

July 26, 2020 at 7:19 PM

100 Days

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Time always seems to fly, but today marks 100 days away from the Election in November. That isn’t much time, and every day between now and November 3rd will be crucial. Every day will be focused on recruiting new volunteers, talking to voters across the stat…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

July 25, 2020 at 6:43 PM

Happy Birthday, Jared!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The sun is out and summertime is here, but we at the Maine Dems can’t let today go by unrecognized... Today is Congressman Jared Golden’s birthday! Click here to sign the card for Jared. Since his election in 2018, Congressman Golden has demonstrated steadfa…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

July 22, 2020 at 1:35 PM

"Women for Trump"???

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Trump campaign officials, including Lara Trump are visiting Maine again today, this time for a Women for Trump bus tour. Incredible. This is a man who has bragged about everything from sexual assault to walking into beauty pageant dressing rooms. He has call…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

July 20, 2020 at 5:29 PM

67 Republicans

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Republicans in the Maine State Legislature don’t want to come back to work to address the coronavirus pandemic. It’s painfully obvious that they are more interested in lobbing attacks at Democrats than they are in actually doing the jobs Mainers elected them…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

July 17, 2020 at 6:34 PM

A political stunt that will cost lives

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The Republicans in the Maine state legislature have decided that cheap political stunts are more important than the lives of Mainers during a pandemic. They are refusing to cooperate in an effort to call a special session of the legislature to enhance Maine’…

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  Janet Mills · [email protected]

July 16, 2020 at 2:05 PM

Let's elect Democrats

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, If you had told me when I was running for Governor that, in less than two years, we would be confronting a global pandemic, well, I would not have believed you. But here we are, and as I look back on these past few months, what this pandemic has revealed to …

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 1:38 AM

The general election starts now

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The results of the Maine Primary are in! From now until November 3 we need to work to elect Democrats up and down the ticket in Maine. We need to work to make sure: Joe Biden secures all four of Maine’s electoral votes; Sara Gideon defeats Susan Collins and …

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

July 14, 2020 at 4:34 PM

Maine’s primary election is today!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Maine’s primary election is today! We have three amazing candidates running for the Democratic nomination to Senate, one of whom will defeat Susan Collins in November. But it’s not just Susan Collins on the ballot. It’s Donald Trump. It’s the future of the S…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

July 11, 2020 at 2:27 PM

Trump thinks he and his friends are above the law

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Hey, Susan Collins: has Donald Trump “learned his lesson” yet? Last night, Trump thumbed his nose at the rule of law by commuting the sentence of friend and former campaign advisor Roger Stone. Stone was convicted, by a jury, and sentenced to jail for lying …

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Fair weather President

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Trump was scheduled to hold a rally in Portsmouth, NH, just miles from the Maine border, tomorrow evening. Trump postponed the rally because of the “big storm” coming in. The forecast is 78 degrees and partly cloudy. What I think really happened is that Trum…

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