The LCDC will host Imke Schessler-Jandreau, newly-elected vice chair for the Maine Democratic State Committee (DSC), on Thursday, April 24, as part of our monthly hybrid meeting....
The LCDC will host Imke Schessler-Jandreau, newly-elected vice chair for the Maine Democratic State Committee (DSC), on Thursday, April 24, as part of our monthly hybrid meeting....
Maine Democrats are ready to bring change to Washington D.C., Augusta, and their own communities. The strength of our Party depends on Mainers just like you getting involved. Read a message from our new Chair and Vice Chair about their vision for the future and how we can move forward together - starting right now. ...
On January 26, members of the Maine Democratic State Committee (DSC) will meet to elect a State Party Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer. The DSC will also elect at-large members to serve on standing committees, including the Executive Committee, Finance Committee, and Grievance Committee. Nominations are now open! Learn more here!...
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....
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!...
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:...
BREAKING: Tonight, the Maine delegation to the Democratic National Convention voted unanimously to pledge their support to Vice President Kamala Harris and to endorse her candidacy to become the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee....
The LCDC will hold its next hybrid meeting on Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. Participants can join in person at the Newcastle Fire Station, 86 River Rd. in Newcastle, or via Zoom. The main agenda item will include a panel discussion on engaging Gen Z and Millennial voters. ...
The final round of nominations for Maine Democratic State Convention Delegates to represent Lincoln County at the upcoming convention are open through April 24 for the election to be held during our April 25 meeting. Learn more....
We were so fortunate to host our U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree for a Congressional Update at our Feb. 22 meeting. We also heard brief remarks Maine Democratic Party Chair Bev Uhlenhake and introductions of seven of our Democratic candidates for federal, state, and county offices. Read all about it here and watch the video....
Hundreds of Democrats across Lincoln County gathered Feb. 3 and 4 for statewide biennial caucuses to organize for the 2024 elections, hear from candidates, and conduct committee business. Here's a recap and some photos!...
Democrats in Lincoln County and all across Maine will gather for biennial caucuses Feb. 3 and 4 to begin organizing for the 2024 elections, hear from candidates, and conduct local committee business....
Public incidents of hatred and racism are rising in Maine and across New England. That chilling fact comes from data from the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center, organizations that track the activity of white supremacist and extremist groups....
The LCDC hybrid meeting on Thursday, May 25, focuses on the election of representatives to the Platform Committee and a discussion of what local Democrats would like to see in the state platform. Our guest speakers include Marc Malon, party affairs director for the Maine Democratic Party, and Dan Sayre, a former Platform Committee chair. Other LCDC committee business will include an update on the special election for Maine House District 45 and more...
What Can You Do When it Seems Like You’re the Only Dem in Town? Take that frustration and turn it into a Letter to the Editor (LTE) or share messages on social media! And even without writing LTEs, here are some things you can just talk about with your friends, family and neighbors! The Maine Democratic Party shares ideas on what to share and write about on a weekly basis....
The final round of nominations for State Delegates to represent Lincoln County at the upcoming hybrid convention are open through April 20 for the election to be held during our April 21 meeting. Participation is open to all Maine Democrats. The nomination form can be found here: https://lincolncountydemocrats.com/delegate. Learn more....
At this caucus-replacement event we introduced our Lincoln County Democratic candidates, heard from some of our local town Democratic committee leaders, and were inspired by a keynote address given by a Lincoln Academy sophomore. Watch the video and get candidate contact information here....
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee met on February 17, 2022 via Zoom. During the 2022 Campaign Kickoff, we met many of our candidates, explained the changes to the house districts, and talked about how our campaign volunteers can support candidates and work with the LCDC Campaign Team to keep Lincoln County blue! The video replay is available here along with some notes and links...
Nominations for State Delegate are open through Feb. 20 and online voting will take place from Feb. 27 to Mar. 6. Participation is open to all Maine Democrats. The nomination form can be found here: https://lincolncountydemocrats.com/signup2022. Learn more....
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee met on January 20, 2022 via Zoom. We received a Pine Tree Amendment Update from guest speakers Sen. Chloe Maxmin and local activists Andy Burt and Michelle Henkin. We were also introduced to two Democratic Candidates vying for the State Senate District 13 seat that Sen. Maxmin will be vacating. And, Chris shared a presentation about our Caucus 2022 replacement plans. The video replay is available here along with some notes and links...
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....
As the Democratic National Convention of 2020 comes to a close, this is also a good time to look at the 2020 Maine Democratic Party Platform that was adopted during our own virtual convention last month....
In-person Delegate Election Meetings will be replaced by an online alternative this year. Learn more about nominating yourself to be a delegate or alternate before the April 24 deadline. Also find out how to run to be a National Delegate....
In light of the threats posed to the public by the coronavirus, the Maine Democratic Party announced today that the 2020 State Convention has been canceled....
Democratic Party caucuses are Sunday, March 8, with a snow date of Sunday, March 15. The caucuses are a chance for registered Democrats to meet local legislative and other candidates, get involved in municipal committees, and become delegates to the Maine Democratic State Convention in support of their preferred Presidential candidate. But it all starts with voting Tuesday, March 3 in the presidential primary election where candidates earn Maine delegates to the Democratic National Convention. ...
To ?win in 2020, we must talk with and listen to ✔voters now! Join us for a Sat, June 15 state-wide Canvass from 1-4 PM. Lincoln County will meet in Wiscasset. Learn more...
The LCDC meeting on April 18, 2019 included a theme of “State of the State Party” with guest speakers Kathleen Marra, Chair of the Maine Democratic State Committee, and Lisa Roberts, the Executive Director of the Maine Democratic Party. Members of the Committee also voted on and approved revisions to the LCDC Bylaws....
In addition to our guest speaker DA Natasha Irving, LCDC members will conduct our election of our representatives to the Platform and Credentials Committees for the 2020 State Convention....