Press Releases

Press Release / Tuesday Jun 26, 2018

Despite Critical Need for Business Certainty, Moody Remains Silent on LePage’s Refusal to Approve Bond Sales

Westbrook, MAINE – Republican gubernatorial nominee Shawn Moody spent months during the primary touting his business experience and comparing himself to President Donald Trump and Governor Paul LePage, saying, “When you look at Governor LePage, he’s an outsider, he’s a businessman. President Trump is an outsider, businessman. I’m an outsider. I’m a businessman.”

Press Release / Tuesday Jun 26, 2018

Mills Pledges to Protect Environment, Grow Clean Energy Economy While Moody Denies Climate Science

Augusta, MAINE – While earning the endorsement of the Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund today, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Janet Mills pledged to protect Maine’s environment and grow the state’s clean energy economy. Her forward-thinking positions stand in stark contrast to Republican gubernatorial nominee Shawn Moody, who has denied climate science.

Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement:

Press Release / Tuesday Jun 26, 2018

MDP Chairman: House Republicans Trying to Rig Elections In Their Favor

Augusta, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement calling on House Republicans to stop standing in the way of legislation that would fix the clean elections system:

“Democrats have negotiated in good-faith to try to move forward the clean elections fix, but House Republicans have made their position clear: they know they can’t win on the merits in November, so, instead, they want to rig the system in their favor. House Republicans should put an end to their obstruction, pass this routine fix, and get on with their work.”

Press Release / Tuesday Jun 26, 2018

Maine Democratic Party Calls on Moody To Tell LePage To Release Voter-Approved Bonds Funding Construction Projects & Jobs

Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett today called on Republican gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody to tell Governor Paul LePage to stop threatening Maine jobs and approve the sale of $117 million in voter-approved bonds he’s holding up.

Press Release / Tuesday Jun 26, 2018

Maine Democratic Party Calls on State House Republicans To Pass Bill Fixing Clean Elections Funding

Westbrook, MAINE -- Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett today called on Republicans in the State House to stop standing in the way of legislation that would fix the clean elections system. 

Press Release / Friday Jun 22, 2018

Maine Democratic Party Chairman Congratulates Jared Golden on Primary Victory In 2nd Congressional District

Westbrook, MAINE - Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement tonight congratulating Jared Golden on winning the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Congressman Bruce Poliquin for Maine’s Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives:

Press Release / Friday Jun 22, 2018

Maine Democratic Party Congratulates Attorney General Janet Mills on Winning Democratic Nomination for Governor

Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement today congratulating Attorney General Janet Mills on winning the Democratic nomination for governor:

        “Janet Mills has always been a champion for Maine, fighting relentlessly to ensure that Mainers in every corner of the state have the opportunity to succeed – and we know that she will continue that fight as Maine’s next governor. 

Press Release / Friday Jun 22, 2018

Maine Democratic Party Calls on LePage to Sign Medicaid Expansion Funding Bill & Move Forward With Implementation

Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett today called on Governor LePage to sign the bipartisan Medicaid expansion funding legislation passed by the House and Senate:

Press Release / Friday Jun 22, 2018

Governor Paul LePage Backs Martin Grohman, Saying He’s “What Maine Needs”

Westbrook, MAINE - Governor Paul LePage made it clear who he is backing in the race for Congress in Maine’s 1st Congressional District: Martin Grohman. Asked about Grohman this morning, LePage said Grohman is “what Maine needs”, adding “he’s a good man. He does it for the right reasons.”

Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement in response:

Press Release / Friday Jun 22, 2018

LePage On Moody: “He’s my guy all the way.”

Westbrook, MAINE – Republican gubernatorial nominee Shawn Moody yesterday promised Maine people four more years of Paul LePage. The governor was so ecstatic he declared Moody “my guy all the way.”