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Maine Democrats

Published
January 1, 2019

LePage pardons former legislator for felony drug trafficking

Former state Rep. Jeffrey Pierce, R-Dresden, lost his re-election bid last fall after Democrats revealed he had a felony drug conviction 35 years ago, then hunted when he was legally prohibited from possessing firearms, records show.
Published
December 28, 2018

Martin Grohman: Let’s hope the Legislature can fit the puzzle pieces together

That will be the mission of the lawmakers who represent Maine's cities and towns at the State House.
Published
December 23, 2018

Jim Fossel: Tax fight could unify Maine Republicans

If legislators hold the line on any proposed increases, it could bode well for them in upcoming elections.
Published
December 12, 2018

Mills names the chief communicators for her new administration

Scott Ogden, spokesman for Janet Mills during her electoral campaign, will serve as communications director, and Lindsay Crete, former spokeswoman for Maine House Democrats, will be press secretary.
Published
December 3, 2018

Maine Voices: Victories present both peril and possibility to Maine Democrats

Democrats need to offer Republican lawmakers willing to collaborate a seat at the table.

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Published
November 21, 2018

Commentary: Maine stands out as political party-swapper in governor’s office

In every gubernatorial election not featuring an incumbent over the past 60 years, voters never chose the candidate of the party currently holding the governorship.
Published
November 18, 2018

Maine Democratic Party leaders stepping down

Chairman Phil Bartlett and Vice Chairwoman Peggy Schaffer say they won't be seeking re-election.
Published
November 11, 2018

Jim Fossel: Blue wave comes ashore in Maine

After Tuesday's election results, the Maine Republican Party needs to do some serious soul-searching.
Published
November 8, 2018

Our View: No high political drama, but plenty of change for Maine

Janet Mills, the state's first woman governor, will have majorities in the Legislature to combat gridlock.
Published
November 5, 2018

Interactive maps: Explore how voter registration and party enrollment have changed since 2014

Much of rural Maine is becoming more Republican, but in the state's most populous cities and towns, Democrats are widening their statewide advantage in voter registrations.