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Maine Democratic Party Statement on Janet Mills’ Election to a Second Term as Maine’s Governor
“We’re thrilled that Maine voters have decided to send Governor Janet Mills back to the Blaine House for a second term. In her first term, she faced the unprecedented challenges that came with the COVID-19 pandemic..." -
Maine Democratic Party Statement on Chellie Pingree’s Election to an 8th Term in Congress
“For decades, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree has been a stalwart champion of the Maine people – first as a State Senator and for the past fourteen years as our representative in the first congressional district..." -
Maine Democratic Party Statement as Polls Close on Election Day
“As this year’s election cycle comes to a close and we wait for results to come flooding in, it’s important to remember that democracy doesn’t happen by accident. In recent years we have seen a national trend of unprecedented attacks on democratic norms and erosion of faith in our elections..." -
REMINDER: Maine Democrats Delivered One of the Strongest Inflation Relief Measures In the Country
While Paul LePage campaigns on inflation today, Governor Janet Mills and a bipartisan coalition in the Legislature have already taken action to help Maine people.
Governor Mills has delivered one of the strongest inflation relief measures in the country. Thanks to her leadership, more than 850,000 Maine people have received an $850 inflation relief check, with the average Maine family receiving $1,700 to help them with high costs.
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Health Care Professionals Praise Governor Mills, Blast Paul LePage For Threatening Mainers’ Health
A number of Maine health care professionals held a press conference praising Governor Mills’ record of expanding and protecting health care access for tens of thousands of Maine people. They also blasted Paul LePage’s eight year record of waging a war on Mainers’ health care, and warned of the threat four more years of LePage would pose.
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On Abortion, Paul LePage Has No Idea What He’s Talking About
Last night at the gubernatorial debate hosted by WGME and the Bangor Daily News, Paul LePage once again lied about his record on abortion and demonstrated that he does not understand the issue one bit. Here’s a breakdown of the full exchange:
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Maine Democratic Party Statement On Paul LePage’s Continued Support for Drilling for Oil on the Coast of Maine
In response to Paul LePage saying “I’ll go where the oil is” when asked about his support for offshore drilling, Maine Democratic Party spokesperson Misha Linnehan released the following statement:
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Paul LePage Does Not Have A Plan For That
Ahead of tonight’s gubernatorial debate hosted by WGME and Bangor Daily News, Maine Democrats are calling out Paul LePage for his lack of serious plans to address the problems Maine people are facing. Here’s just a sample of how reporters and experts have reacted to the proposals LePage has been making on the campaign trail:
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According to Portland Press Herald Editorial Board, Maine GOP Offers “No Real Solutions” For Lobster Industry
“Gov. Mills [has] done as much as anybody to protect the interests of Maine lobster”
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Paul LePage Strikes Different Tone on Asylum Seekers in Public and Private
Today, Governor Mills marked one year since the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan took effect. Over that year, the Plan has begun investing nearly $1 billion in American Rescue Plan funding to help the state recover from the pandemic. These include investments to support small businesses, strengthen Maine’s workforce, and upgrade the state’s infrastructure.
