Gov. Janet Mills said voters have a clear choice this fall between two candidates, and ‘one of them is a felon.’ The party also articulated its policy platform.
Maine Democratic Party
Absent Maine Democrats ceded majority to Republicans on Legislature’s final day
Roughly a quarter of the caucus didn’t cast veto override votes to save key bills on May 10. A handful of that group said they were at the State House but knew the votes would fall short.
Some influential Maine lawmakers are about to give up their seats. What’s next for them?
Here’s what 10 prominent legislators had to say about their time in office and their future plans.
Midcoast Democrats to caucus this weekend
Local communities will join the Maine Democratic Party caucus Feb. 3 and 4 to kick off the 2024 campaign season.
Longtime state representative announces run for Bath-area Senate seat
Topsham’s Denise Tepler, who served four terms as a state representative, is the second Democrat to announce a run for the Bath-area Senate seat.
Bath Democrat announces run for state Senate to succeed Majority Leader Vitelli
Jean Guzzetti, a former Sagadahoc County register of probate and legislative policy analyst, is running to replace Eloise Vitelli, who is term-limited.
Commentary: There’s no place for hate in Maine
Our fear is that homophobic, transphobic and xenophobic rhetoric is slowly becoming routine, even expected. Let’s work together to ensure that’s not the case.
Jim Fossel: Maine Republicans must make life difficult for Democrats
When it comes to responding to the state budget process, many options are open to the minority party in Augusta.
Commentary: Put parents back where they belong – the center of their children’s education
Some are trying to shift the space occupied by Maine mothers and fathers, but a great deal of work is being done to reverse this trend.
Maine Republicans face leadership decision in wake of election losses
Multiple candidates are competing to be party chair for the next two years.