Every two years, LCDC holds elections for all four officer positions and for the Chair's Designee to the Maine Democratic State Committee (DSC). It's an open election and any LCDC member may nominate themselves for any of these positions. Learn more here!...
Check out this post-election opinion piece by LCDC member and campaign volunteer Aimee Christian of Bristol. You may have seen her at the front desk in the office where she volunteer for many many shifts! Aimee shares some observations in this article that she originally wrote for her LinkedIn community of connections....
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) is collecting items as part of an ongoing Outreach Initiative to support food pantries across Lincoln County. Learn more and find the latest list of needed items and how to donate....
We hosted a 2024 record crowd of more than 100 (in person and online) at our final meeting for 2024 which featured an election recap with Kevin Miller, State House correspondent, Maine Public. Get the slides and watch the video here....
The LCDC will host political journalist Kevin Miller for a post-election analysis and discussion at our final meeting of 2024 on Thursday, Nov. 14....
On Saturday, Oct. 19, Rep. Chellie Pingree and Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows energized more than 200 at the LCDC Rally for Democracy, held at the American Legion in Damariscotta. Read more and see photos....
Join us at the American Legion Hall in Damariscotta after the polls close to kick back, relax, raise a glass to all of our hard work, and watch election coverage in Maine and nationwide. Sign up here to let us know your interest....
Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives Rachel Talbot Ross addressed the sold-out crowd of 120 guests at the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s (LCDC) annual Harvest Dinner, Sunday, Oct. 6, at Le Barn event center in Jefferson. Read more and see photos....
The LCDC is hosting their biannual Rally for Democracy: A Get Out The Vote Party on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 3-6 p.m. outside at the Wells-Hussey American Legion Post #42 in Damariscotta. Short speeches including remarks by U.S. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, will begin at approximately 4 p.m. Rain or shine, this family-friendly event also features food vendors, a cash bar, and activities for all ages, including rock painting, giant connect four, a bounce house, and a mini Maine makers market. ...
LCDC will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24. Our focus will be on our Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts as we gear up for the final push of the election season. We’ll hear from many of our local county candidates, and it will be an exciting time to mobilize and energize for the weeks ahead. Let’s make this a great night—together, we can make a difference in our community! The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will be in a hybrid format. Participants can join in person at the 2024 LCDC Campaign Headquarters, 27 River Road in...
Vote in the 2024 Election by mail (send before Oct 26), in person at your town office from Oct 5-31, or in person on Nov 5. Also, how to register, town office locations and hours, what's on the ballot and more...
OPEN FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! We're offering navy hoodies, crews and beanies with the Lincoln County Dems logo embroidered in white. We are proud to offer these items made of recycled material and embroidered at a local union shop. Deadline to order is Mon, Oct 21. Learn more and shop now....
LCDC's biannual “Rally for Democracy” is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19, from 3-6 p.m. at the American Legion in Damariscotta will host a makers market featuring Maine artisans who specialize in upcycled goods, slow fashion and/or found art. Drawing inspiration from the newly formed Congressional Slow Fashion Caucus, cofounded by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), the market aims to raise awareness about fast fashion’s impact on the climate crisis. The caucus promotes reducing, repairing, rewearing, and recycling as sustainable alternatives and supports the return of USA-based textile and apparel production. Learn more. ...
Our September 19 meeting featured two guest speakers. Executive Director, Democracy Maine and League of Women Voters of Maine, Anna Kellar shared a presentation on the November 5 Ballot Questions. Voter Protection and Access Director for the Maine Democratic Party, Will Hayward shared an Introduction to Voter Protection presentation. Get the slides and watch the ballot question presentation video here....
LCDC's biannual “Rally for Democracy” is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19, from 3-6 p.m. at the American Legion in Damariscotta. This free Get Out The Vote (GOTV) family-friendly party will feature food vendors, a cash bar, and activities for all ages, including rock painting, cornhole, and a bounce house, and a mini Maine makers market. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Democratic candidates, gather voter information, and sign up for GOTV volunteer efforts. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows will also make remarks. Learn more. ...
All Democratic candidates for Maine House and Senate districts that include Lincoln County will participate in candidate forums hosted by local news media, to be held between Sept. 26 and Oct. 10 in Boothbay, Damariscotta, Dresden, Wiscasset, and Waldoboro. Plan to join and support your candidate or learn more about them to help you make an informed decision....
LCDC will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 19, featuring guest speaker Anna Kellar, Executive Director at Democracy Maine (League of Women Voters of Maine and Maine Citizens for Clean Elections) will explain the five referenda on the ballot this November. Will Hayward, Voter Protection and Access Director at the Maine Democratic Party, will make a presentation on the party's voter protection program. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will be in a hybrid format. Participants can join in person at the 2024 LCDC Campaign Headquarters, 27 River Road in Newcastle (across from The Lincoln Home), or via...
Now to be held in Waldoboro, everyone is invited to the Bremen Dem Summer Social on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to noon....
Join LCDC and the Maine Dems for a potluck and watch party for the first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump! We’ll gather beginning at 8 PM on Tuesday, Sept. 10, for social time and feasting, then settle in to watch the debate beginning at 9 PM. Space is limited so please register to help us plan for food, drink and seating. Get the sign up link on this post....
LCDC will host its annual Harvest Dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, at Jefferson’s Le Barn event center, the restored gambrel-roofed barn at 132 Waldoboro Rd. The event includes a menu of locally sourced stews and soups and pies. Guests will receive the latest campaign updates 30 days before the Nov. 5 election during our final fundraising event of the year....
What's available, how to get them, and where you can put them!...
We have the Maine roll call video and clips from our very own Barbara Cray who is in Chicago this week with the Maine delegation!...
The Boothbay Region and Southport Democratic Committees invite everyone to an End-of-Summer Family Picnic, taking place on the Boothbay Common on Saturday, Sept. 7, from noon to 3 p.m., rain or shine. This fun-filled event is free and open to the public, though donations are greatly appreciated....
A note from the event organizer, Geoff Bates, with photos contributed by various attendees....
Maine Democratic Party Chair Bev Uhlenhake released the following statement on Vice President Kamala Harris’s announcement that she has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate:...
In addition to meeting and hearing from several local candidates at our Lobster Bake on Sunday, Aug. 4, Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey will deliver the keynote speech and we'll also be joined by a representative from the Harris for President campaign, Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA-1)!...
Democrats from Bremen, Friendship, Waldoboro & Washington convened at the Miller School in Waldoboro Sunday, July 21 to nominare Jennifer Stone of Waldoboro as their House District 45 candidate in the upcoming November election....
The Waldoboro Democratic Committee invites voters in Bremen, Friendship, Louds Island, Waldoboro and Washington to a meet and greet with newly nominated House District 45 candidate on Sunday, July 28, 11 AM-noon....
This weekend marks 100 days until the Nov. 5 election and Democrats in Lincoln County are joining a statewide Weekend of Action with a canvass in Wiscasset on Saturday, July 27!...