Historian Heather Cox Richardson participated in an online Community Conversation on "To Filibuster or Not to Filibuster: The History and Implications of Congressional Rules" as recorded on Wednesday, May 26. Watch the video here....
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee met on May 20, 2021. We welcomed Maulian Dana, Penobscot Nation Tribal Ambassador and President of the Wabanaki Alliance, and Toby McGrath, a political and government relations consultant who works with the Wabanaki Alliance. Links to resources and a video replay is available....
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee met on April 15, 2021. We welcomed Rep. Holly Stover to discuss healthcare access challenges in Lincoln County. The video and other resources are available....
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee met on March 18, 2021 to hear about H.R.1, For The People Act and other pending voting rights legislation from Hon. Shenna Bellows, Maine Secretary of State, and Will Hayward, Advocacy Program Coordinator, Democracy Maine. The video is available as well as resources and links related to the topic....
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee met on February 18, 2021 to hear from State Senator Chloe Maxmin and Ambureen Rana from Maine Equal Justice. The video is here for those who missed it along with notes and links to resources mentioned during the meeting....
Please consider renewing or joining us as a member of the Frances Perkins Club of Lincoln County Democrats. Your financial support and volunteering is essential in our work to progress and preserve our democracy, and we can only do it with your help. ...
Join us for a meeting on Thursday, February 11, 7 PM, via Zoom. You must email us or be on our email list to get the log on info. FMI: westportislanddems@gmail.com...
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee met on January 21, 2021 to elect LCDC officers for the biennium and hear from House Reps Lydia Crafts and Holly Stover. A summary is within for those who missed it....
African American Mainers have been fighting against racism and for racial and economic justice for generations, but we all have a responsibility to join together. Because it’s clear that nearly 53 years after Dr. King’s murder, we have a long way to go to achieve his dream of full equality. Read the MDP statement....
This open letter was submitted to our Congressional representatives as penned by Chair Chris Johnson and signed by 165+ (and counting) Lincoln County+ voters. It's also been submitted and published to local outlets....
On January 21, the LCDC membership will elect officers for the next two years. Officers include: Chair, Vice-Chair, Recording Secretary, and Treasurer. Learn more!...
Our Chair, Chris Johnson, shares his thoughts on our 2020 volunteer efforts, creativity, and perseverance. Read his thoughtful and encouraging words for a better tomorrow....
Bremen Dems got officially organized for the first time in anyone's memory. Read what they did in 2020 and where they are going....
Voter turnout was strong for Democratic candidates in Southport thanks to the work of our Southport Municipal Democratic Committee!...
A small group of volunteers were active in Wiscasset supporting local campaign efforts....
Chair Geoff Bates extends a thank you to the fundraising committee members for their great work this year and invites others to join them at their next meeting in January....
Like all groups in 2020, the Boothbay Democratic Town Committee had to adapt to the challenges of an election year turned upside-down by the coronavirus pandemic....
At the LCDC's final meeting in 2020, we heard from Portland Press Herald columnist Bill Nemitz. The video of his talk is here!...
The LCDC will meet for the final time in 2020 on Thursday, November 19 at 7 p.m. The agenda includes election analysis by Portland Press Herald columnist Bill Nemitz. Pre-registration is required to receive access: https://lincolncountydemocrats.com/meet...
Like most elections, there were both heartwarming victories and disappointing losses. But mostly some great wins! We should be proud! Hundreds of volunteers stepped up and although this campaign was emphatically a team effort, there are a few people who Barb singles out for their leadership and hard work....
We called our 2020 campaign “Connecting for Change” because we wanted to encourage full participation in the election. To that end, an amazing group of volunteers came together and put in thousands of hours in a variety of ways to make those connections....
Our constitutional self-governance relies on a free press. To make good decisions and cast good votes readers depend greatly on journalistic integrity in our news sources. ...
Are you doing absolutely everything you can to make sure our candidates win and the country gets back on the right track? It's ✅Get Out The Vote Time! Read and/or download your final GOTV To Do List ?...
Historian Heather Cox Richardson delivered an online lecture on "The Role of Political Parties in American Democracy," on Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The video is now available here....
ICYMI: Watch the debate as produced by NEWS CENTER Maine in partnership with the Portland Press Herald and the Bangor Daily News....
We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate our commitment to working toward November 3rd to connect for change than with live music, good humor, and hearing from candidates in their own words how their values are our values, and their vision has a place in our vision of Maine and this nation. Check out our photos and watch some video clips from this special August afternoon....
ICYMI: Candidates are being featured on LCTV programs and forums. Watch them here, on demand!...
HD90 Candidate Lydia Crafts of Newcastle invites the public to watch her ongoing conversations she's having with local leaders as they discuss community issues, successes, and challenges. Next up is Bill Mook of Mook Sea Farm....
The LCDC has set its program for the Drive In for Democracy: A Rally for the People, to be hosted at the Wiscasset Speedway Sunday, Aug. 30 from 4 to 6:30 pm....