Press Releases

Press Release / Friday Nov 2, 2018

Mills Again Commands the Issues and the Stage in Final Debate of the Election

Westbrook, MAINE - Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement after the final gubernatorial debate of the 2018 election:

“Janet Mills demonstrated to Mainers that she is the best, most-qualified candidate in this race—just as she’s done every day of this campaign. She’s ready to get to work to make health care more accessible and affordable, to increase public education funding, lower property taxes, and build an economy that works for all Mainers.

Press Release / Tuesday Oct 23, 2018

Shawn Moody’s Healthcare Plan: Show Up To The Emergency Room

Shawn Moody’s Healthcare Plan: Show Up To The Emergency Room

Press Release / Friday Oct 19, 2018

Public Documents Reveal Multiple House Republican Candidates with Serious Criminal Records

List includes Rep. Jeffrey Pierce, candidate for House GOP Leader

Westbrook, MAINE -  The Maine Democratic Party has obtained public documents revealing that multiple Republican House candidates running for election this November have serious—and in some cases violent—criminal records. The multiple convictions range from assault to drug trafficking and include one current member running to be the Republican Party’s leader in the Maine House of Representatives.

Rep. Jeffrey Pierce

Press Release / Wednesday Oct 17, 2018

In First TV Debate of General Election, Moody Runs From His Previous Positions

Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement after tonight’s gubernatorial debate:

“Tonight, Mainers saw Shawn Moody run away from his past positions and completely reverse himself on others. On issues like expanding health care, fighting climate change, and properly funding our schools, Mainers just can’t trust what Shawn Moody has to say. It’s become clear that with LePage’s campaign team at the helm, he’ll say just about anything to get elected.

Press Release / Tuesday Oct 16, 2018

Poliquin Continued His False Attacks on Golden During Second ME-02 Debate

Westbrook, MAINE - Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement after tonight’s ME-02 Congressional candidate debate:

“Jared Golden focused on the issues—making health care more affordable and accessible, fighting the opioid crisis, and building an economy that doesn’t leave rural Mainers behind. From his combat service in the Marine Corps to his time in Maine’s legislature, Jared has proven that he has the record, temperament, and character Mainers can be proud of, and he’s ready to take a new style of leadership to Congress.

Press Release / Thursday Oct 11, 2018

Poliquin Withdraws from Upcoming Debate After Lying About His Health Care Votes During Previous Debate

Westbrook, MAINE - Bruce Poliquin withdrew from an upcoming Maine Public debate after spending much of the News Center Maine ME-02 Debate on Monday night lying about his votes to strip health coverage from Mainers.

Poliquin’s lies weren’t just reserved for his own record, though, as he frequently attacked Jared Golden’s character, questioned the patriotism of the Marine Corps veteran, and mischaracterized his record at every turn.

Press Release / Wednesday Oct 10, 2018

Mills Comes Out on Top in First Major Debate While Moody Struggles with Basic Facts and Policies

Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement after tonight’s gubernatorial debate:

“Janet Mills once again showed Maine voters why she is by far the most qualified candidate in this race. After eight years of failed Republican leadership, Janet Mills is ready to take Maine in a new direction. She’ll expand health care, build an economy that allows everyone in our state to prosper, and improve our education system—and she has detailed policy proposals to back up her vision.

Press Release / Wednesday Oct 10, 2018

Shawn Moody Says he “Supports the Tariffs” That Hurt Maine Workers

Westbrook, MAINE – Last week, Shawn Moody told Mainers at a gubernatorial forum that he supports President Trump’s tariffs that destabilized and 

Press Release / Monday Oct 8, 2018

Jared Golden Delivers Strong Performance in First Debate, Poliquin Hides from His Record

Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement after tonight’s ME-02 Congressional candidate debate:

“While Jared Golden showed tonight that he’s the change Maine needs, Bruce Poliquin spent the entire night engaging in a character assassination of a Marine Corps combat veteran, going so far as to question his patriotism. His tactics are a sad attempt to hide his own record, and now the Maine GOP is doubling down on the same disturbing line of attack."

Press Release / Monday Oct 8, 2018

ICYMI: Moody Doubles-Down on Overfunded Comment by Complaining About Additional Voter-Approved School Funding

Westbrook, MAINE – Republican gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody really doesn’t like Maine schools receiving adequate funding.