Press Releases

Press Release / Monday Jul 2, 2018

Maine Democratic Party Criticizes LePage Veto of Medicaid Expansion

Westbrook, MAINE - Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement criticising Governor Paul LePage for vetoing the bill to fund Medicaid Expansion:

“Governor LePage said that he wouldn’t implement voter-approved Medicaid expansion unless the legislature found a way to fund it. Now that he’s vetoed the bill to fund it, the governor has once again shown us that his only interest is to continue operating in bad faith and in a way that is counter to what Maine people want.

Press Release / Friday Jun 29, 2018

MDP Executive Director Calls Collins' Refusal to Consider SCOTUS Nom’s Position on Roe A “Tragic Betrayal of Women”

Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Executive Director Katie Mae Simpson issued the following statement today in response to Senator Susan Collins’ spokeswoman saying that Senator Collins will not take into consideration a nominee’s position on Roe v. Wade:

Press Release / Friday Jun 29, 2018

Moody Refuses to Stand with People of Washington County, Ducks Question on Reopening of Downeast Correctional Facility

Bangor, MAINE – In case you missed it, Republican gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody refused to say whether or not as governor he would reopen Downeast Correctional Facility in Washington County. The facility, which Governor LePage unilaterally closed earlier this year, supported fifty jobs and was an economic anchor for the community.

Press Release / Wednesday Jun 27, 2018

Maine Democratic Party Statement Responding to Attack on Unions

Westbrook, MAINE - Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement today in response to the Supreme Court’s attack on unions in its Janus v. the American Federation of State decision:

“Maine and America wouldn’t be what it is today without strong unions. Unions fought for the rights of the laborers who built our cities and towns, fought for better working conditions in our factories and mills, and fought for educators, nurses, and so many others to have a living wage and better healthcare. 

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: