April Thibodeau · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 9:37 PM

Join us for a powerful, inspiring conversation on women in local politics

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, There are so many external obstacles to women running for and serving in public office. But how do women navigate internal obstacles like self-doubt or the imposter syndrome? We collaborated with Betsy Sweet to tape an episode of Maine Challenge that dug int…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

April 5, 2021 at 6:18 PM

Don’t miss DNC Chair Jaime Harrison this Thursday!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, We are so excited to welcome DNC Chair Jaime Harrison this Thursday as part of our Chair’s Welcome Series! This virtual event -- part of an ongoing series of dynamic, intimate conversations with leading Democrats about the road ahead for our party and our st…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 3:18 PM

Last chance to get your tickets for tonight’s Chair’s Welcome Series with Speaker Fecteau!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The Chair’s Welcome Series continues TONIGHT at 5pm with Speaker Ryan Fecteau! This special series of virtual events are dynamic, intimate conversations with leading Democrats about the road ahead for our party and our state. Get your tickets now for tonight…

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  Drew Gattine and Bev Uhlenhake · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 7:33 PM

The long haul

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, We’re just finishing up our second full month on the job as Chair and Vice Chair of the Maine Dems, and let us tell you -- it’s been an incredible start! Our top priority was hearing your feedback on where we’ve been and sharing our thoughts about where we’r…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

March 30, 2021 at 7:57 PM

Chair’s Welcome Series continues with Speaker Fecteau...and our Special Guest announcement!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The Chair’s Welcome Series continues this Thursday at 5pm with Speaker Ryan Fecteau! This special series of virtual events are dynamic, intimate conversations with leading Democrats about the road ahead for our party and our state. And do we have three terri…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

March 29, 2021 at 5:08 PM

Why I give monthly to the Maine Dems, and why I hope you will too.

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, I am a monthly donor to the Maine Dems. Have been for years. And I love it. Dems are delivering on their promises. Ninety percent of Maine adults and 87% of Maine kids are getting a stimulus check. Ten thousand Maine kids will be lifted out of poverty becaus…

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  Drew Gattine · [email protected]

March 26, 2021 at 3:50 PM

Join Us In Thanking Governor Mills!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Governor Janet Mills has done a terrific job when it comes to the health and well-being of Mainers! Since she came to the Blaine House, she has: Expanded Medicaid to 70,000 more Mainers. Kept Maine one of the healthiest states in the nation during the pande…

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  Drew Gattine · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 5:11 PM

Join Governor Mills and me tomorrow to kick-off the Chair’s Welcome Series

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, I couldn’t be more excited to kick-off the Chair’s Welcome Series tomorrow evening with Governor Janet Mills! This series of virtual events will be dynamic, intimate conversations with leading Maine Democrats about the road ahead for the party and for Maine.…

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  Bev Uhlenhake · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 6:03 PM

INVITATION: The Power of Women in Municipal Politics

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Across Maine, women are getting elected to city councils, school boards, and other local offices, and, in the process, changing our communities and our state for the better. Programs like Emerge Maine - which trains Democratic women to run for office - help …

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

March 19, 2021 at 5:09 PM

We set big goals because you always show up in big ways.

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, At the beginning of March, we set an ambitious goal of 100 new recurring donors by the end of the month; this is essential to take our party to the next level. We believe in aiming big, because we know that Mainers show up in big ways. But our Development Di…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

March 18, 2021 at 8:47 PM

You’re invited: Maine Democratic Party Chair’s Welcome Series

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, In January, the Maine Democratic Party elected Drew Gattine as Chair. To welcome Drew, we are hosting a four-part Chair’s Welcome Series. These virtual events are dynamic, intimate conversations between Drew and leading Maine Democrats about the road ahead f…

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  Drew Gattine · [email protected]

March 17, 2021 at 3:17 PM

Okay so what exactly is the “American Rescue Plan”?

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Last week, Dems passed President Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. This is a huge win for Mainers, and a huge win for all Americans -- regardless of their political affiliation. That’s because the ARP includes serious provisions to help and support…

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  Drew Gattine · [email protected]

March 12, 2021 at 8:07 PM

Just another week of Democrats getting things done.

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Democrats delivered huge wins and real relief to Mainers and Americans this week. Tuesday: Craig Hickman wins the SD-14 special election and becomes the first Black person to serve in both chambers of the Maine Legislature. Wednesday: Congress passes the Ame…

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  Drew Gattine · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 10:32 PM

The path to progress

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, I got my start in politics two decades ago by serving on the Westbrook City Council. A handful of years later, I was elected to serve in the State Legislature. So while I only have about a month under my belt as the Chair of the Maine Democratic Party, I can…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

February 24, 2021 at 9:51 PM

“Health care is an essential right.”

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, You voted for Democrats in November, and we immediately got to work for Mainers. The 130th Legislative Session is still young, but the Democratic majority has already made LD 1 - An Act To Establish the COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights, its top legislative pr…

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  Drew Gattine · [email protected]

February 19, 2021 at 8:15 PM

Black History Month

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, From the very beginning, Black history has been American history. So while this month is a time to pause and celebrate the rich heritage of African Americans who have fought for our independence and to keep the union together, who organized and marched for c…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

February 16, 2021 at 9:14 PM

State Senate Special Election - By the Numbers

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, We keep saying that there’s no such thing as an “off” year and we mean it. We are only a few weeks away from the special election for the hotly contested State Senate District 14 seat -- and we need your help to make sure we can deliver victory and continue …

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

February 10, 2021 at 7:39 PM

Less than one month until Craig Hickman's VITAL special election!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The final election of 2020? The first election of 2021? A preview of 2022? No matter what you call the special election, it's less than a month away. Craig Hickman is currently running in a special election for a vital State Senate seat -- and he needs our h…

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  Drew Gattine · [email protected]

February 8, 2021 at 6:37 PM

Recurring donors are vital to our mission

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Politics often runs on a boom and bust cycle of fundraising and spending. But the hard work of winning elections is actually done long before ads hit the airwaves. In 2021, we are committed to increasing our rural organizing capacity, putting resources behin…

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  Drew Gattine · [email protected]

January 31, 2021 at 10:33 PM

My first deadline

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Tonight is my first fundraising deadline as Chair of the Maine Dems! I’m honestly kind of excited, and really want to knock this one out of the park. We have lots of priorities to focus on, but most importantly, we need to keep Democrats at the helm to build…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

January 30, 2021 at 4:33 PM

Let's start the year -- and end January -- on a high note.

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, It would be easy to think that somehow the stakes aren’t as high now. Joe Biden is in the White House; Democrats control the House and the Senate; and Janet Mills, Troy Jackson, and Ryan Fecteau are leading Democratic majorities in Augusta. But it’s times li…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

January 29, 2021 at 3:18 PM

There are no “off” years

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, When people call years like this an “off” year, I kinda have to chuckle. During this “off” year, the Maine Dems will be working hard to: Boost our organizing capacity in rural districts; Make sure Craig Hickman wins his special election on March 9 for a vit…

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  Bev Uhlenhake · [email protected]

January 28, 2021 at 4:36 PM

I'm ready to get to work

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, My name is Bev Uhlenhake, and I’m the new Vice Chair of the Maine Democratic Party. I grew up as part of a union family and got my start in Maine politics by getting involved in the LGBTQ+ equality and marriage campaigns, issues that are personal to me. That…

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  Drew Gattine · [email protected]

January 25, 2021 at 8:07 PM

Introducing myself

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Yesterday, the Maine Democratic State Committee today elected me to serve as Chair alongside newly elected Vice Chair, Bev Uhlenhake. I am honored and humbled in the trust placed in me to lead the Maine Dems. Together, we're going to work hard to elect Democ…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

January 22, 2021 at 6:39 PM

The last two years

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, This Sunday will be my final day as Chair of the Maine Democratic Party. I am incredibly grateful for the trust placed in me to serve as Chair, and I wouldn’t trade my time leading the Maine Dems for anything. Over the last two years, we built the largest gr…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

January 20, 2021 at 8:17 PM

Say Congratulations and Good Luck to President Biden and Vice President Harris!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, It feels, even for a brief moment, that order has been restored. President Joe Biden. Vice President Kamala Harris. As President Biden said in his Inaugural Address, “Democracy has prevailed” and this is truly “America’s Day.”   Sign your name here to say co…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

January 14, 2021 at 8:28 PM

Do you remember Craig Hickman from Maine’s National Convention Roll Call? Well, he needs your help.

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Remember Craig Hickman? He’s the former State Representative, organic farmer, and B&B owner who cast Maine’s votes at the Democratic National Convention. Well, what you may not know is that Craig is currently running in a special election for a State Sen…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

January 11, 2021 at 10:25 PM

Democracy is fragile.

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, If the Trump era has proven anything, it's that democracy is fragile, and it matters who we put in positions of power. While the coronavirus has ravaged our country and our economy has suffered, Donald Trump abused his power and the Republican Party enabled …

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

January 1, 2021 at 12:24 AM

Starting the new year off right

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, There are only hours left in 2020. Over the past two years we have seen thousands of donors make gifts to the Maine Dems to help elect Democrats up and down the ticket. The most common donation amount: $20.20. But we are all about looking forward here at the…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 4:36 PM

We're hours away from 2021!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, There were days when I thought 2020 would never end. But here we are, with a new year only hours away. Winning elections and delivering for the people of Maine doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time, it takes sustainable organizations, it takes volunteers a…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 10:47 PM

We’re *so* close to providing 50,000 meals for Mainers!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Earlier this month, we launched the Maine Dems Virtual Food Drive. We wanted to help the Good Shepard Food Bank distribute nourishing food, including fresh produce grown from Maine farmers, to our neighbors in need. We’re now closing in on being able to prov…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

December 29, 2020 at 9:12 PM

Moving forward

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, We’re on to 2021. Yes, I am aware that we still have a couple days left in this dumpster fire we call 2020, but it won’t be long before we put it all in the rear view mirror. Here at the Maine Dems we have been doing plenty of looking back, but now our eyes …

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

December 15, 2020 at 8:11 PM

Yesterday was a good day

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, How many times can we celebrate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris winning the 2020 election? Yesterday, the Electoral College gave us another chance to jump up and down, pump our fists, or let out a little holler. And while it’s hard to get tired of all the winnin…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

December 7, 2020 at 10:33 PM

Teaming up!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, We’re teaming up with the Georgia Democratic Party to help them flip the Senate! Georgia’s two senatorial elections are going to runoffs on January 5th. This is our chance to remove Mitch McConnell as Majority Leader and give Joe Biden the ability to pass le…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

December 4, 2020 at 3:37 PM

CNN: Maine Elects Democrat as Youngest Speaker of the House in the Country

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Maine may have one of the oldest populations, but we now have the youngest Speaker of the House! This November, voters again put their faith in Maine Democrats, defending our majorities in the state House and Senate. That’s why this week, the Legislature was…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

November 24, 2020 at 9:12 PM

Georgia

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, President-elect Joe Biden is putting together his team, but across the board, the outgoing Trump administration is seeking to challenge, delay, obstruct, and otherwise compromise the transition process. That’s not at all surprising, considering everything th…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 9:36 PM

Our work continues

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, I am so proud of the work we have done together. Yesterday, we made serious progress towards electing Democrats at every single level of government here in Maine. We delivered the state for Joe Biden. We re-elected Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, helping t…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 1:15 AM

Polls have closed in Maine, and the best words I can think to say are “Thank you”

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Four years ago, I had just cast my ballot for a candidate I thought would become the first woman elected President of the United States. How I felt, watching those election results roll in, has stayed with me since -- just like it has stayed with you. That f…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 10:04 PM

There are just hours left before the polls close. Can we count on you for one final gift to help us across the finish line?

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The polls are closing in just under three hours. Folks have been working on this campaign for years and we have a few hours left to bring it home. But just because the polls close doesn’t mean the work is done. We may not know the outcome of our races here i…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 3:40 PM

There is still time

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, There is still time to help the Maine Dems. We are in the final day of the largest and most ambitious GOTV program this state has ever seen. This effort has taken an extraordinary amount of resources. And that’s why we are asking for your help. We still have…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Today is Election Day. That means we need your help RIGHT NOW to help make sure that every Maine voter casts their ballot!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Today is Election Day, and across Maine polling places are opening right now! It’s no exaggeration to say that the future of our democracy is on the line. Here in Maine, we have a saying: As Maine goes, so goes the nation. Here in Maine, we have the tightest…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 12:56 AM

24 hours until polls close

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, We only have 24 hours left to talk with voters, convince them to support Democrats in Maine, and make sure that they have their plan to vote. We can’t leave any voter behind. We couldn’t have pulled together this kind of unprecedented Get Out The Vote effort…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

November 2, 2020 at 2:54 PM

Tomorrow is election day and we need your help RIGHT NOW getting us across the finish line.

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, One Day. That’s all the time we have to make all the work we have put in pay off. Want to take back the White House? Want to Flip the Senate? Want to keep our majorities in the House? We have one more day to make it happen. Maine is a battleground right now,…

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  Jonathan Asen · [email protected]

November 2, 2020 at 1:09 PM

Tomorrow is Election Day, but there are still Maine voters we haven’t talked with about their plan to vote. We need YOUR help.

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Tomorrow is Election Day. Let that sink in for a moment. It’s been four years of utter chaos in the White House. Four years of “party over country” in the Senate. Four years of attacks on the foundations of our democracy. And tomorrow, we finally have the ch…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

November 2, 2020 at 12:56 AM

I just got back from talking with voters...

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, What a day! Organizers, staff, and volunteers were fanned out across the state. Together, we knocked on over 17,000 doors and made over 125,000 phone calls. Incredible. When I got back home I was pretty excited to see our progress towards our $70,000 goal. S…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

November 1, 2020 at 3:08 PM

I’m about to go head out to talk to voters...

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, I’m writing before I head out to go talk to voters about their plan to vote. We are in the tightest Senate race in the country and Maine’s electoral votes are vital to electing Joe Biden -- we can’t leave any vote behind. I know you may not be able to join m…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

November 1, 2020 at 1:17 PM

Two days....

Maine Democratic Party     We only have two more days to talk with every single Democratic Maine voter who hasn’t yet cast their ballot, and ensure that they have a plan to vote. That means we need to knock on hundreds of thousands of doors across Maine. We need to have organizers and voluntee…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

November 1, 2020 at 12:41 AM

We are over halfway there, but still need your help!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, We knew that our goal of raising $70,000 before Election Day was a stretch, but it is what we need to fuel our GOTV efforts. Luckily, you have given us for more treats than tricks this Halloween and we are past halfway and closing in on $40,000 raised. But w…

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  Jonathan Asen · [email protected]

October 31, 2020 at 7:41 PM

GOTV is here!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, There are only 3 days left to make a difference in the 2020 election, and we’re doing everything we can from now until Election Day. We are planning to talk with hundreds of thousands of voters from Kittery to Fort Kent in these final days. Your support ensu…

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  Kathleen Marra · [email protected]

October 31, 2020 at 12:21 PM

Take a few hours to change the world

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, This morning, we are launching our Get Out The Vote effort! In order to elect Democrats up and down the ballot, we need to mobilize on a scale that Maine has never seen. From all the way up in the County down to my home in Kittery, we are talking with every …

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