Many of the Washington County Democrats who stepped up to run as Delegates Election results for Washington County Delegate Selection Thank you to our VOLUNTEERS this morning for putting in so many extra hours pulling this Special Delegate Election meeting together on such short notice. As our County Chair, Lisa Marin reminded us, we couldn't do it without you! And to think that fewer than 10 days ago, we didn't even have a venue option! Thank you to the men and women who step

Pre-meeting verification for this weekend's delegate nominating meeting is now expanded! Visit mainedems.org/senate-race FOR A LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATE to the July 25th Convention along with a statement about why they are running - https://mainedems.org/senate-race/full-candidates-for-delegate-guide/ Make yourself a "cheat sheet" as you look over the candidates’ bios, and make a list of who you want to vote for. We have 8 delegate slots and 2 alternate slots to fill. B

FIRST - Thank you all for your patience and understanding as we worked to find an available location that met our needs on such extremely short notice. SECOND - Please read carefully and REGISTER AT THE LINK BELOW. Registration will ensure easy check-in so that we may begin promptly. THIRD - Any Washington County Democrat on the rolls as of June 9, 2026, is invited to attend. We CANNOT accommodate others. Washington County Democrats Delegate Nominating Meeting Saturday, Ju

Please know that we are providing as much accurate information as possible, as soon as possible regarding the process, date, time, and location for meetings involving the election of a new candidate for Senate. We would ask that you go to https://mainedems.org/senate-race/ and READ the specifics there, as they will be providing the most up-to-date information. What we can tell you as of Monday, July 13th: The Washington County Dems meeting to ELECT DELEGATES will be this week

As we continue to monitor ICE activity across the state, we know how important it is to find ways to support our communities. Included in this email is vetted guidance and a comprehensive list of resources that you can use and distribute amongst your networks. Please know that this crisis is top of mind for all of us at MDP and we will continue to share updates and additional resources as they become available. What information should I share on social media? Please do not

Every single week, you can get together with brave and like-minded folks at any of these "Stand Out" events. Bring your most cleverly-worded signs (no profanity, please...), flags, and enjoy the company of your fellow humans while also showing Washington County that We Are Not Gonna Take It! Remind folks that Republicans happily just voted to take away Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP benefits that feed children, all in order to give tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans and increase

The Washington County Democratic Committee remains committed to a fair, transparent, and locally driven Democratic primary process in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. Our committees and volunteers work year-round to strengthen the party, support Democratic campaigns, engage voters, and ensure every candidate has a fair opportunity to reach Washington County voters without the committee putting its own thumb on the scale. We believe candidates should earn support through th

Due to candidates’ demanding schedules, not everyone will be able to attend. However, we still have plenty of candidates participating — and they need your vote (and your donations)! This year, we’re trying a new “speed-dating” style format. Each candidate (or surrogate) will be seated at their own table, while voters are divided into small groups that rotate from table to table. We hope this format gives everyone more time to meet candidates, ask questions, and hear directly

Join us at one of these locations - please register so we can properly prepare for health and safety. Big numbers at these events DO make a difference! Machias - https://tinyurl.com/machias28th Cherryfield - https://tinyurl.com/Cherryfield28th Lubec - https://tinyurl.com/Lubec28th Eastport - https://tinyurl.com/Eastport28th Calais - https://tinyurl.com/Calais28th No Illegal Wars! No Kings!

Governor Janet Mills, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, will speak at our full Committee Meeting on April 12th, 2026. If you are not currently a member of our Committee and want to join, this is a great first meeting to attend! Subscribe to our newsletter for more information. David Costello, candidate for the U.S. Senate, will speak at our full Committee Meeting on May 10th, 2026. Garett Martin from the Maine Center of Economic Policy will speak at our full Committee Meeting

Yes, we still need to hold caucuses even though we have switched to holding primaries to choose candidates. There's several reasons why. First, we need to elect delegates to the State Convention. Second, we need to elect local & municipal leaders. And third, it's a great opportunity to meet up with like-minded folks and remember that there are PLENTY of Democrats in Washington County. Community and connection are especially important right now. We will have TWO locations. Che

We have scheduled several speakers for our upcoming meetings, all of which will be held via Zoom to ensure accessibility. We invite you to join us to hear their visions and ask questions. Subscribe to our Newsletter for more information in the future. * Dr. Nirav Shah (candidate for Governor) February 1st - 4 pm * Joe Baldacci (candidate for CD2 US Congress) February 2nd - 4 pm * Tucker Favreau (candidate US Senate) March 1st - 4 pm * Paige Loud (candidate for

USPS Drop Box and street Background: Marc Elias who keeps track of these things (1) warns us that “a new development threatens to further undermine voting by mail. A recent rule change at the U.S. Postal Service means that postmarks will no longer reflect the date a piece of mail was deposited at a local post office. Instead, postmarks will be applied at a regional processing facility... Making matters worse, the USPS has scaled back evening mail pickups in vast parts of th

Washington County Hosts Governor’s Candidate Forum While the primary election is still over a year away, the excitement is already building for Maine’s 2026 Democratic Governor’s primary. On Sunday, October 12, the Washington County Democratic Committee brought voters face-to-face with the candidates. Washington County Democratic Committee hosts Democratic Candidates for Governor The Governors' Candidate Forum, held at the scenic Cobscook Institute, welcomed a diverse and eng

We have Yard Signs. Thanks to several generous donations from members, we were able to print our own yard signs. If you would like one for your yard or other PRIVATE property, please email us with your name and contact information, and your location so we can organize pick-up/drop-off locations to get them out to you. If you are interested in volunteering for canvassing to distribute signs, please email us, and we will find dates, times, and locations that work for you. If yo

Please join us for our first candidates’ forum. A great chance to connect in person For those unable to attend in person (though that’s...

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