Senate
Nominating Convention
Maine Democrats
About The Convention
July 25th, Bangor Maine, Cross Insurance Center, 9 AM
Delegates from all 16 Maine counties are heading to Bangor on July 25th for the Special Nominating Convention, where they’ll hear from candidates and vote to elect Maine’s next Democratic Senate nominee who will defeat Susan Collins In November.
Attendance:
Attendance will not be open to the public.
Attendance will be limited to delegates, alternates, and DSC members, and campaigns. We will livestream the nominating convention, details to come.
Convention Location
The Convention will be held Saturday, July 25 at 9 AM at the Bangor Cross Insurance Center
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Transportation
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Convention Schedule
Friday
| Time | Activity | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Maine Dems CARE – Volunteer Breakfast sponsored by Dan and Beth Kleban | View Event | Join the MDP, candidates, and local community organizations for a volunteer appreciation breakfast for those attending the volunteer trail cleanup opportunity. For the Friday Volunteer opportunity – please note the volunteers will be doing trail clean-up. |
| 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Maine Dems CARE – Community Service | View Event | Join the MDP, candidates, and local community organizations for a volunteer appreciation breakfast and community service work! |
| 10:30 AM | Registration Opens | — | Attendees can check in and pick up credentials beginning at 10:30 AM. |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch and Learn with Simon Rosenberg | SOLD OUT | Join Simon Rosenberg, a Democratic political strategist, author of the Hopium Chronicles Substack, and 30-year veteran of U.S. politics, for a deep dive into the data shaping Maine’s political landscape. |
Friday afternoon includes three training blocks. Each block features three concurrent sessions. Attendees should choose one session per block.
Session Block 1 | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Please choose one of the following sessions:
| Time | Activity | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Wabanaki Alliance Presentation & Discussion | View Event | Join leaders from the Wabanaki Alliance for an in-depth presentation and discussion about their work, vision and priorities. |
| 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Labor in Action | View Event | Learn about the labor landscape in Maine, why unions are more important than ever, and how you can support the labor movement with labor leaders, including Jason Shedlock. |
| 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Social Media 101 Training | View Event | Join the team from the Maine Democratic Party as we discuss the essentials of your online presence in 2026 and beyond! |
Session Block 2 | 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Please choose one of the following sessions:
| Time | Activity | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM | Standing with Our Community: Values-Based Messaging on Trans Rights | View Event | Join experts for a polling-and-data-driven training on how to talk to voters about issues impacting the trans community. |
| 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM | Cost of Living Crisis Briefing | View Event | Join leaders from organized labor and local elected officials to discuss the ongoing cost of living crisis. The presenters will be Maine Equal Justice board member and MDP Chair Charlie Dingman and MECEP President and CEO Garrett Martin. Learn more about the impact of Trump’s policies on working Mainers, what’s on the horizon with rising costs, and steps we can take to solve this crisis, including the recent millionaires tax. |
| 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM | Fundraising 101 Training sponsored by Raise More | View Event | Join the team from the Maine Democratic Party as we discuss the essentials of fundraising in 2026! This will be presentation with opportunity to weigh in with plans for how your County can approach this type of effort! |
Session Block 3 | 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Please choose one of the following sessions:
| Time | Activity | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM | Legislative Debriefs | View Event | Join Senate President Mattie Daughtry and Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau for a discussion moderated by Ian from Maine Newsroom. |
| 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM | Closing the Gap – How Democrats Can Win the Veteran Vote | View Event | Join experts Scott Kleeb and Matt Crescenzo from the Dem Vets Project for a 101 training on the military and connecting with veteran voters. |
| 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM | NEW Maine Dems Website and Branding Training | View Event | Join the Maine Democratic Party and WhichSideDigital to learn about the new website, updated branding, accessibility features, and how to use these tools locally. |
| 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Welcome Reception sponsored by Lee Auto Malls | — | Evening reception welcoming guests and delegates to our 2026 State Convention weekend. Located at Brick South. Light bites and cash bar available. |
| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Victory Banquet | Buy Tickets | Join us for an evening dinner celebration at the Holiday Inn by the Bay. |
| 9:00 PM | Maine Young Dems After Dark | Buy Tickets | Join the Maine Young Dems at Bubba’s Sulky Lounge in Portland! |
Saturday
| Time | Activity | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Credentials / Check-In Opens | — | Morning check-in opens for attendees. |
| 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Emerge Breakfast | SOLD OUT | Start the day with the Emerge Women’s Leadership breakfast. |
| 9:00 AM | Vendor Expo Opens | — | The vendor expo opens to attendees. |
| 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Convention Session | Register | Convention programming and proceedings. |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break | — | Break for lunch and time to connect with fellow attendees. |
| 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Bite and Beer with Jordan Wood | Register | Please Join Jordan Wood Candidate for Congress for a Bite and a Beer. |
| 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Shah for Maine Supporter Reception | Register | Join Nirav Shah Candidate for Governor for a supporter reception. |
| 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Convention Session | Register | Afternoon convention programming and proceedings. |
| 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Candidate Spotlight & Social | Register | An evening reception with opportunities to hear from and connect with candidates and fellow attendees. |
| 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Happy Hour with Hannah Pingree | Register | Please join Hannah Pingree Candidate for Governor of Maine for Happy Hour with Hannah. |
Sunday
| Time | Activity | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | New DSC Member Breakfast & Mingle! | — | A breakfast gathering and networking opportunity for new DSC members. A hybrid option will be available. |
*Details are subject to change.
