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Democrats Make Good on Promise to Deliver Massive Investment in Maine’s Infrastructure
Yesterday the Democratic majority in the U.S. House of Representatives advanced the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, fulfilling one of President Biden’s key campaign promises. Both of Maine’s congressional leaders, Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, cast votes enthusiastically in support of the measure.
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District 86 Special Election Results Signal Support for Democratic Policies
It’s a big deal in Maine to flip a legislative seat from one party to another during a special election, but that’s just what happened in Augusta today. The next Representative for House District 86 will be Democrat Raegan LaRochelle, who currently serves her hometown of Augusta as an at-large city councilor. She defeated Republican James Orr in today’s special election.
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Maine Republicans Continue to Side Against Public Health Experts and Put Partisan Politics Above Peoples’ Health
The Maine Republican Party continues to play politics with peoples’ health. Governor Janet Mills yesterday made a major announcement aimed at boosting the state’s health care workforce with several new initiatives through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, initiatives that were welcomed by prominent health care organizations in Maine:
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Maine Democratic Party Applauds Apportionment Commission’s Redrawn District Maps
Augusta, ME – Maine’s once-per-decade redistricting process has officially come to a close and Maine Democratic Party leaders applauds the work of Senate President Troy Jackson, House Majority Leader Michelle Dunphy, and the other members of the Apportionment Commission for their perseverance in negotiating the redrawing of Maine's congressional, legislative, and county commission districts.
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Maine Democrats Respond to Official Launch of Paul LePage’s 2022 Gubernatorial Campaign
Augusta, ME – As Paul LePage launches his 2022 gubernatorial campaign, Drew Gattine, Chair of the Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement:
“Paul LePage denied tens of thousands of Maine people health care. He increased property taxes on our seniors. He underfunded education for our children. He gutted our public health infrastructure. He undermined environmental protections. He eviscerated our social safety net. He denied people a life-saving drug overdose medication. That’s Paul LePage’s record.
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Maine Democratic Party Statement on Paul LePage Announcing His Run for a Third Term as Governor of Maine
Drew Gattine, Chair of the Maine Democratic Party, issued the following statement today on Paul LePage announcing his run for a third term as Governor of Maine.
“I served in the Legislature while Paul LePage was Governor, and I watched him veto efforts to expand health care, weaken our public health infrastructure, and take money away from towns and municipalities, driving up property taxes and making it harder for Maine people to get by. -
Maine Democratic Party Statement Marking Juneteenth
On Juneteenth, Maine Democratic Party Chair Drew Gattine released the following statement. Juneteenth falls on a Saturday this year; the Maine Democratic Party office will be closed on Monday, June 21 to observe the holiday.
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Maine Democratic Party Announces Gaetan Davis Will Be New Executive Director
On Wednesday, Maine Democratic Party Chair Drew Gattine announced that he has appointed Gaetan Davis to become the new Executive Director of MDP.
“I am thrilled to welcome Gaetan to our team!” said Chair Gattine. “She brings a wealth of experience, a high level of political acumen, and a relentless passion for the work. With her leadership, we can build on our successes and continue to get Democrats elected up and down the ballot, all across our state.”
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Maine Democratic Party Statement Commemorating the Start of Pride Month
To mark the beginning of Pride Month, Maine Democratic Party Vice-Chair Bev Uhlenhake released the following statement:
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Maine Democratic Party Applauds President Biden's Historic First 100 Days in Office
On President Biden’s 100th Day in Office, Maine Democratic Party Chair Drew Gattine released the following statement:
“Since day one, President Biden has made his message clear: Help is here. In the proceeding 100 days, he has delivered real help - and real hope - to Mainers and Americans.
