Drew Gattine · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 10:15 PM

We need your help

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, When I started in this role six months ago, I made you all a promise -- that we would work harder than ever and invest earlier than ever to win. But to deliver on this promise, we can’t afford to miss a beat.  I am going to cut to the chase, we are just hou…

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  Alexander Vasconcelles · [email protected]

July 27, 2021 at 1:15 PM

Pleased to meet you!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Hello! My name is Alexander Vasconcelles and I am the new Development Director for the Maine Democratic Party. I am SO excited to be a part of the MDP team.  Our work to elect Democrats up and down the ballot in 2022 begins today. Will you help us out by ma…

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  Drew Gattine · [email protected]

July 5, 2021 at 3:49 PM

BREAKING: Paul LePage is running for Governor. We need your help to stop him at the ballot box.

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Paul LePage just announced that he will be running for Governor of Maine. We need your help making sure he never again comes close to the Blaine House. I served in the Legislature while LePage was Governor, and I watched him veto efforts to expand health car…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 9:34 PM

Getting back to normal

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Today, Governor Janet Mills is ending Maine’s State of Civil Emergency. Sixteen months ago, the pandemic changed life as we knew it. Our Governor made smart, people-centered decisions that resulted in Maine’s nation-leading vaccination progress. Now, we are …

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  Gaetan Davis · [email protected]

June 28, 2021 at 7:34 PM

FWD: You’re Invited: TOMORROW The Maine Conversation with Senator Chloe Maxmin!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, I just wanted to make sure you saw this invite; we’re really excited about tomorrow evening’s event with Senator Chloe Maxmin — you won’t want to miss it! Click here to get your ticket right now for our virtual conversation with Senator Maxmin, happening tom…

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  Drew Gattine · [email protected]

June 23, 2021 at 7:03 PM

You’re Invited: The Maine Conversation with Senator Chloe Maxmin!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, We are excited to launch The Maine Conversation, a dynamic, one-on-one virtual conversation series I’m hosting featuring leading thinkers in the Maine Democratic ecosystem. We are thrilled to kickoff The Maine Conversation with Senator Chloe Maxmin at 5:30pm…

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  Gaetan Davis · [email protected]

June 16, 2021 at 4:22 PM

My first day...

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Today is officially my first day as Executive Director of the Maine Democratic Party! I am honored and humbled to be a part of this team. You have my promise that I will work around the clock to help make Maine more just, more kind, and more blue.   Would yo…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

June 11, 2021 at 5:11 PM

My last day...

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, This Tuesday will be my last day as Executive Director of the Maine Democratic Party. I have loved my three years at the party, first as Field Director, then as Executive Director and I am extraordinarily proud of what we -- the MDP staff, our Party leadersh…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 7:29 PM

“We might have a return of Paul LePage...”

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The Chair of the Republican Governor’s Association went on the radio recently and said that “we might have a return of Paul LePage” in Maine. *Shiver* Want to help make sure the former governor never gets anywhere close to being Governor again? Chip in $20.2…

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  Bev Uhlenhake · [email protected]

June 4, 2021 at 7:04 PM

URGENT: House GOP targeting Jared Golden in 2022 midterms

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The GOP just launched a massive digital and radio campaign attacking Democrats - including Representative Jared Golden.     The stakes couldn’t be higher. The Republicans only need to flip a handful of seats to take control of the House majority. One of the…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 9:07 PM

Show your Pride!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Pride Month is in full swing and we know that showing your Pride (and looking good) is important to you. Well, we have you covered! Head over to the Maine Dems store to check out all our new Pride items! This Pride, there is much to celebrate. Maine has its…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

May 30, 2021 at 8:56 PM

We have a big deadline coming up and we need your help.

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, One of the reasons I give monthly to the Maine Dems is that I don’t just want to win the headline grabbing elections in 2022 and 2024. I also want to help win those elections that take place in cities and small towns all over our state in 2021 and 2023. The …

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

May 29, 2021 at 1:58 PM

Dems delivered incredible results in May!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, May was a pretty incredible month for Dems in D.C. and in Augusta. Maine became one of the 1st states to get at least one shot to 70% of its population age 12 and over. Nationwide, COVID cases and deaths are at their lowest levels in almost a year. Unemploym…

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  Drew Gattine · [email protected]

May 28, 2021 at 5:34 PM

DNC announces historic investment in State Parties and the grassroots

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Earlier this month, the Democratic National Committee announced a historic investment in State Parties and the grassroots.   The leaders of our party know that to win at the top of the ballot, we have to recruit and cultivate volunteers and elect Democrats a…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

May 27, 2021 at 2:47 PM

Wear your Pride!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Pride Month starts next week and we know you want to look good going to all the great events around the state. Well, we have you covered! Head over to the Maine Dems store to check out all our new Pride items! Democrats in Maine continue to work every day f…

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  Bev Uhlenhake · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 8:24 PM

Pride 2021 Kickoff - A Virtual Conversation with Speaker Fecteau on May 26!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Pride month is just around the corner, and as one of Maine's first openly LGBTQ mayors, this is an important time for me. To kick off Pride, please join us at 5:30pm on Wednesday, May 26th for a conversation with Speaker of the Maine House Ryan Fecteau! Spea…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 2:09 PM

Thanks to Democrats, hugs are back!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, We here at Team Maine Dems are reaching that point (two weeks after our second shot) where we can hug friends and family. Hugs are officially back, people! But these hugs were not inevitable. We know it is because of the strong leadership of President Biden …

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 9:22 PM

Become a monthly donor ➡️ Get fewer emails

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Elections may be decided on Election Day, but they are won by all the hard work in the weeks and months prior. That’s when the volunteers are recruited and trained, voters registered, phones called, doors knocked, and hearts and minds changed. Winning electi…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

May 14, 2021 at 5:12 PM

Georgia. Florida. Texas. Maine?

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Across the country, Republicans in State Legislatures are working overtime to pass voter suppression bills - including right here in Maine. What’s stopping these restrictive measures from becoming law in our state?   One word: Democrats. The Democratic major…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 5:28 PM

URGENT: Republican group launches attack ad in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The Republicans have made Maine’s 2nd Congressional District a top target for 2022. And now they’re pouring cash into it.   A dark money group just spent $400,000 to launch an ad attacking Democrats - including Representative Jared Golden - for working to lo…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

May 7, 2021 at 7:38 PM

Portland Press Herald: "Maine reports 50 percent full vaccination rate"

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Being one of the first states in the nation to get 50 percent of the eligible population fully vaccinated didn’t happen by accident. It happened because Governor Janet Mills and Democrats in the State Legislature have made Maine’s COVID-19 response a top pri…

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  Drew Gattine · [email protected]

May 3, 2021 at 5:43 PM

Kicking off our first-ever Rural Community Showcase!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, We’ve got an important panel discussion coming up tomorrow night and we hope you can join us! While no two rural communities are identical, people in rural Maine often face a common set of public health challenges: limited local health care services, inadequ…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

May 3, 2021 at 3:52 PM

D.C. deserves statehood!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, D.C. deserves statehood, full stop. A Republican Senator from Maine made some waves this weekend by suggesting that maybe Washington D.C. should just join Maryland. To that we have one word: No. We at the Maine Dems believe that the people of D.C. deserve th…

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  Drew Gattine · [email protected]

April 30, 2021 at 5:24 PM

I’m asking for your help before midnight tonight

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, You might be wondering why it is important to give to a state party in April. I get it. Most folks aren’t thinking about elections right now. But here at the Maine Dems, we are laser focused on the 700+ local elections happening in the next two months, prepa…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 4:27 PM

The progress that has been made in 100 days is incredible. Let’s make sure we keep it up!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Democrats are delivering. With President Biden, Governor Mills, and Maine Democrats in charge, America is on the move again. Help make sure we have the resources to keep electing Democrats up and down the ticket by making a gift before our end of month at mi…

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  Jeff Candura · [email protected]

April 28, 2021 at 2:08 PM

I get my second vaccine dose today

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Later this afternoon, my wife and I are driving to Bangor to get our second shot. When we do, you can add us to the 44% of eligible Mainers who have gotten their final dose -- a figure that leads the nation. I’m already feeling the side effects: hope, gratit…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

April 25, 2021 at 3:35 PM

Sharing Some Personal News

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, I want to share with you that I will be stepping down from my position as Executive Director of the Maine Democratic Party in June. I have loved my three years at the party, first as Field Director, then as Executive Director. I believe in the party’s values…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 3:38 PM

This is what strong leadership can do

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Yesterday, President Biden announced that over 200 million Americans had received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, just 92 days into his term. It is incredible how far we have come. One year ago today, former President Trump stood in front of the pre…

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  Drew Gattine · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 8:28 PM

There is no Planet B

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Today is Earth Day. But we can’t take any time off fighting for the future of our planet. Today, the Biden Administration announced bold new climate goals for the country, including cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. This is just another examp…

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  Bev Uhlenhake · [email protected]

April 20, 2021 at 6:55 PM

The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is today!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Did you know that the 51st Earth Day is coming up in just two days, on April 22nd? This year, we decided to celebrate our beautiful planet by asking Democrats across the state to plant a non-invasive, native plant by Earth Day, and send us a picture. Then on…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

April 16, 2021 at 7:04 PM

BREAKING: Cook Political Report highlights importance of Maine’s 2nd Congressional

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The Cook Political Report has pegged Maine’s Second Congressional District as a top target of House Republicans. Currently the “reddest” House district in the country held by a Democrat, the GOP knows that flipping Maine’s CD-2 is essential to them taking co…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

April 15, 2021 at 2:18 PM

Last chance to get your tickets for tonight’s Chair’s Welcome Series with Senate President Troy Jackson!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, The Chair’s Welcome Series concludes TONIGHT at 5pm with Senate President Troy Jackson! 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 fo…

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  Lisa Roberts · [email protected]

April 13, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Fwd: An Important Panel Discussion on Racism Against Maine’s AAPI Community & What Can Be Done About It

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, Just wanted to make sure you saw this -- the panel discussion on addressing racism against Maine’s AAPI communities will be TOMORROW, Wednesday April 14th at 6pm. We’ll be streaming it live via a Zoom webinar, and via our Facebook page. Click here to registe…

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  Bev Uhlenhake · [email protected]

April 12, 2021 at 8:03 PM

Local Election filing deadlines are coming up fast -- and our candidates need your help!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, When Democrats compete at the local level, we win. And that’s critically important because there are so many issues that affect the lives of everyday Mainers that never make it to Augusta or Washington -- they get decided in our select board or school board …

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  Drew Gattine · [email protected]

April 9, 2021 at 5:01 PM

An Important Panel Discussion on Racism Against Maine’s AAPI Community & What Can Be Done About It

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, During the pandemic, racism against the Asian American Pacific Islander community has risen nationwide. In Maine, a woman and her young children were attacked in her car, community members have been called “virus” and told to go back to their country; undoub…

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  Team Maine Dems · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 2:47 PM

Don’t miss DNC Chair Jaime Harrison tonight!

Maine Democratic Party     Hi John, It’s your last chance to get tickets to see DNC Chair Jaime Harrison tonight for an in-depth conversation with Chair Gattine as part of our Chair’s Welcome Series! Get your tickets now for tonight’s conversation on Maine, the national party, and the road ahe…

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  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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