Democratic Candidates for Office
State of Maine
Governor
After a year-long campaign and a careful count, the results are in. I’m grateful, I’m ready and there is no time to waste. I've spent nearly 25 years serving the people of Maine and the last year really brought home what that service is about—because Mainers show up for each other, in cities and towns, and they never give up on their neighbors. Thank you to everyone who voted, volunteered, donated, or opened their doors to talk with me about what matters to them, and what’s at stake in this election. This was a crowded and competitive primary, and I want to thank Nirav Shah, Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows and Angus King III for running campaigns that pushed all of us to be better and gave Democratic voters real and good choices. Ranked choice voting means a lot of you ranked more than one of us, and I'm grateful for every one of those votes, in whatever order they came. I also want to thank every town clerk and elections official across the state for their work tabulating a close and complicated race. This process took time because it's supposed to, and that care is exactly what voters deserve. Now the real work begins. This campaign is about housing that allows young people to stay in Maine, quality health care we can afford, no matter where you live. It is about Maine's potential– ensuring a bright future for our kids, and for those struggling to get by. And this campaign is about standing up against Donald Trump’s reckless attacks, his wars and economic choices that are making life harder for Mainers. Heading into November, I need all of you—whether I was your first choice or your fifth or you didn’t participate in the primary at all—because beating Bobby Charles and Rick Bennett requires a diverse coalition of Mainers in this state pulling together. Thank you, Maine. I look forward to seeing you all across our incredible state and earning your vote.
Senate District 29
Anne Carney
In my service as Senate Chair of the Judiciary Committee and a member of the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, some of my priorities this session include ensuring access to justice for all Mainers, helping reduce costs for utility ratepayers, and protecting the constitutional rights of everyone in our state. With strong bipartisan support, my colleagues and I have continued the growth of the Commission on Public Defense Services to ensure Mainers across our state can receive their constitutionally required legal representation. I also remain committed to keeping our immigrant communities safe, protecting the rights of women and LGBTQ+ Mainers, and working to advance recognition of the inherent sovereignty of the Wabanaki Nations. In addition, I am working on passage of bills to improve access to health care and alleviate burdensome property taxes.
House District 120
My name is Jason Shedlock. I’m a dad, a coach, a union member and labor leader and I’m running in District 120 to represent my neighbors in the State House. I come from a long line of blue collar workers - some with jobs so dangerous it cost them their lives. For generations, people with money and power tried to strip us of our dignity, but we never gave up, never gave in - my parents wouldn't allow it. “Shedlocks work hard,” my dad would say. Collectively, we have a powerful voice that I’m excited to amplify and carry straight to Augusta. I believe our message is clear: we are stronger than the powerful elite and simply will not settle for anything less than a fair deal for hardworking South Portlanders. That means we must demand that people are always put before profits and that workers must never be forced to leave their families in order to support them. We’ll make it clear early and often that South Portland is no place for speculators who seem to mistake our housing market for the stock market. We’ll protect patients from healthcare decisions sent down from the executive suites rather than ones lifted up from those working the hospital floor. We’ll make sure Maine’s schools are never turned into proving grounds for transphobia and that our diverse neighborhoods will never again be places where thugs in masks are free to terrorize our friends, families, and elected leaders. On these and so many issues impacting us on a daily basis, we know the stakes are higher than ever. I’ll never give up fighting for a more affordable, healthy, tolerant, and livable South Portland. Why? Because, “Shedlocks work hard” and together, I like our chances. Volunteering, donating if you can, and spreading the word are the tasks at hand at the moment. Casting your ballot for Jason Shedlock for Maine House in District 120 on June 9th is the next step. Let’s get to work!
House District 121
Lucy has lived in South Portland for 10 years with her husband and dog. She feels connected to this community through her neighborhood - a place she is fortunate to call home and among a group of people who care for each other and and support one another. Lucy represents a new generation of leaders with experience. She worked for the City of South Portland's Sustainability Office for 4.5 years. During that time, she developed and began implementing the City's first Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. She continues to support climate planning across the state and New England region as part of a cooperative climate consulting firm. At this worker-owned firm, she brings together community leaders; service providers; municipal, regional, and state agencies to create actionable and equitable plans to address the very material impacts from climate change. She will bring deep experience with policy-making, demonstrated commitment to justice, and visionary approach to legislating to the state house. Lucy is also a community organizer in South Portland. She is a collaborative and trusted member of the South Portland community’s response to ICE activity and helped found No Flock for SoPo - a successful campaign to remove dangerous, invasive surveillance technology from our community. Lucy got involved because she understands that (1) how we spend our money is a political decision and must reflect our shared values, (2) surveillance technology in South Portland impacts all of us but disproportionately impacts Black and Brown community members, and (3) surveillance technology isn’t simply a question of safety but also about democracy, power, and justice. She strongly believes that this kind of local organizing is exactly how we create the world we want to see.
House District 122
This term I've been working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to advocate for laws and tax policies that would save money for working families. As a member of the Joint Standing Committee on Labor, I've advocated for legislation to protect workers and ensure they are paid properly by their employers. In terms of protecting our environment, I've been advocating for greater transparency about the potential hazards surrounding South Portland's large petroleum storage facilities.
House District 123
Michelle Boyer
As a member of the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee, I have become deeply engaged in understanding the complex factors driving the rising cost of healthcare for Maine families and small businesses. This session, my focus is on identifying practical, state-level solutions that improve both access to care and affordability. I am committed to advancing policies that lower costs, strengthen our healthcare workforce, and ensure every Mainer can get the care they need when they need it.
Cumberland County
County Commissioner Board District 4
Patti Smith
Patti Smith has been an active, passionate community member since moving to Maine, and she is currently serving as Chair of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners. She currently serves on the following County Committees: Cooperative Extension Services Board of Trustees, County Grant Oversight Committee, and the Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District. Outside of her work as Commissioner, where she loves to hear from Cumberland County residents, renters and visitors, Patti lives with her wife in South Portland and works as an HR manager/COO at Scratch Baking Company.
