Press Releases

Press Release / Tuesday Jan 4, 2022

Maine Democratic Party Hires New Press Secretary

Augusta, ME -- This week, the Maine Democratic Party announced the hiring of communications strategist Misha Linnehan. He will serve as Press Secretary.

Misha, who previously worked on the Maine Dems communications team during the 2020 election cycle, is returning to the party after a stint as Senior Communications Associate at J Street. A Maine native, he has also worked previously on Democratic campaigns in New Hampshire and Arizona.

Press Release / Saturday Dec 18, 2021

LePage “Resurfaces” On Conservative Talk Radio to Lie About Mills’ Record

Today, Maine Public called out Governor Paul LePage for lying about Governor Mills' record. In its weekly political pulse newsletter, Maine Public noted that LePage “inaccurately accused Mills of suing his administration over its handling of a nurse who had just returned to the U.S. after treating ebola patients in Africa.”

Press Release / Wednesday Dec 15, 2021

For Eight Years, Paul LePage Rooted for the Climate Crisis. Now, It’s Here.

This week, once again, climate change and its frightening consequences are front-page news across the state of Maine.

Press Release / Thursday Dec 2, 2021

With Supreme Court Poised to Overturn Roe v. Wade, Governor Mills Last Line of Defense for Reproductive Rights in Maine

Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Observers described the Court as “seem[ing] poised” to uphold the Mississippi abortion restriction at issue in the case, with a number of conservative justices appearing open to overturn the precedent of Roe v. Wade outright.

Press Release / Wednesday Dec 1, 2021

As Maine Celebrates One Year of Climate Progress, LePage Threatens to Send Us in Reverse

One year ago today, Governor Janet Mills unveiled a four-year plan, known as Maine Won’t Wait, to fight the climate crisis and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.

Press Release / Wednesday Nov 24, 2021

Maine Democratic Party Statement on Maine GOP’s Proposed Extreme Right-Wing Platform

Earlier this week, the Maine Republican Party released a proposed draft of its 2022 party platform, which promotes anti-abortion, anti-LGBTQ+, and anti-voting rights policies.

In response, Maine Democratic Party Chair Drew Gattine released the following statement:

Press Release / Friday Nov 19, 2021

Provisions in Build Back Better will Build a Brighter Future for Our Children, Get Maine Families Back on Their Feet

This morning, after months of negotiation, the Democratic majority in the U.S. House of Representatives advanced the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376). The Maine Democratic Party celebrates the inclusion of policy provisions that will bring down the costs of child care, preschool, higher education, housing, and health care for working families; combat the climate crisis; and keep our economic recovery going.

Press Release / Thursday Nov 18, 2021

Maine Governor’s Race A “Crucial” Battleground in Fight for Reproductive Rights

Today, Teen Vogue highlighted Governor Janet Mills’ work to expand access to reproductive health care for Maine people, and the threat posed by her predecessor, anti-choice Republican Paul LePage, who repeatedly opposed a woman’s right to choose and who fought tooth-and-nail to limit Maine peoples’ access to health care.

Press Release / Saturday Nov 6, 2021

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.

Press Release / Tuesday Nov 2, 2021

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.