Live-Streamed Event Will Feature Appearances From Reps Pingree and Golden, US Senate Candidates, and Other Special Guests

Today, the Maine Democratic Party announced they will host a one-of-a-kind virtual gathering of Democrats on Sunday, May 31, featuring appearances from Governor Janet Mills, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Congressman Jared Golden, and Democratic US Senate candidates Speaker Sara Gideon, Bre Kidman, and Betsy Sweet. Senator Elizabeth Warren will also join as a keynote speaker.

“When we made the difficult decision to cancel our in-person State Convention, we immediately started thinking about how we could create something special that brings Democrats across the state together while they are practicing safe social distancing measures,” said Kathleen Marra, Chair of the Maine Democratic Party. “Our goal with the Rise & Organize Rally is to build excitement and enthusiasm for electing Democrats this November while activating them into action.”

The online rally will also feature members of the Maine House Democrats and Maine Senate Democrats, State Treasurer Henry Beck, State Auditor Pola Buckley, Secretary of State Matt Dunlap, and Attorney General Aaron Frey. The Maine Democratic Party expects to announce additional speakers at the local, state, and national levels in the weeks to come.

The Rise & Organize Rally will be live-streamed on Sunday, May 31 at 3:00 PM on Facebook. Democrats who want to attend are encouraged to get their free virtual tickets here.

“Times are tough, and there’s no question that the coronavirus has changed our lives. But that just means we have to hold tight to our Democratic values and do the hard work of organizing to make sure those values win this November,” Marra continued. “We all have to take an active role in making sure we succeed in our mission to defeat Susan Collins, elect Joe Biden, re-elect Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, and expand our majorities in the State Legislature. We encourage Democrats to join us on May 31 to show support for Maine Democrats and get ready to Rise & Organize together.”

For more information on attending this historic event from the comfort of your home, visit the Maine Democratic Party website at www.mainedems.org/riseandorganizerally.

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