I've seen a lot of nomination processes. What @MaineDems have built under extraordinary circumstances is one of the fairest I've seen—no thumb on the scale, Maine voters at the center. A Herculean effort. The stakes aren't just about Maine. This Senate race matters to the country
Our state has been wrestling with some deeply disturbing, traumatic, and credible allegations of sexual assault against the current U.S. Senate nominee. I am again calling on Mr. Platner to drop out of this race.
Survivors deserve to be believed, supported, and protected. Over the last month, multiple women have come forward with serious allegations against Graham Platner. I stand with each of them and with any survivor who has endured an experience like this. (1/3)
Tearing up union contracts, taking Medicaid and SNAP away from millions of workers and gutting essential services is not putting “American workers first” — it’s protecting billionaires and greedy corporate CEOs while leaving working families increasingly vulnerable.
We passed emergency supplemental funding to pay hospitals and nursing homes and address the looming spruce budworm infestation.
Everyone agrees these need to happen right now but Republicans are holding the bill hostage and demanding health care cuts. It's disgusting.
BREAKING: Maine's Senate majority has been defended! Congratulations to lawmakers in the majority who will return to Augusta to continue their work to improve the lives of all Mainers.
There’s no denying it — this is a tough day. But there are bright spots to lead us forward in this dark moment: Given the results at the top of the ticket, we should have lost resoundingly everywhere at the state legislative level. But we didn’t. 🧵
Maine Senate Democrats have announced they will maintain their majority in Augusta.
State legislatures are the last line of defense, and Senate Democrats will continue standing up for Mainers’ fundamental freedoms while also advocating for hardworking families across our state.
📣BREAKING: Peggy Rotundo is re-elected to the Senate to represent all of Lewiston. Rotundo has served the people of Lewiston for over 4 decades. 👏#mepolitics
As we acknowledge this painful anniversary and pay tribute to the Mainers we lost, those who were injured & the lives that were forever changed, let’s take care and hold one another in our hearts. We will forever remain #LewistonStrong 💙
Today one of union canvassers knocked on our 20,000th door of the campaign season! Our goal is to knock on 25,000 doors to talk to voters about pro-labor legislative candidates in key battleground districts by the election.
BREAKING: Mainers for Working Families is partnering with @unduemeddebt to purchase and forgive $1.8 million in medical debt for over 1,500 Mainers across the state.
APWU 458 members & members of IATSE 114, UFCW 1445, IBEW 1837, USW 900 and others rallied at the Lewiston Post Office yesterday to demand that USPS improve staffing and mail delivery!
On Friday, UMaine Grad workers @UAW were joined by shipbuilders, postal workers, nurses, teachers, professors, state & federal employees, food service workers, paper makers & construction workers to deliver a message to UMaine Chancellor Malloy to settle a #faircontract!
Maine Senate President @SenTroyJackson to a packed house in Lewiston: “Vice President @KamalaHarris is fighting for everyday working people by giving them a seat at the table.”