Maine Senate Democrats

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

I was pleased, along with Representative Marc Malon, to present a Legislative Sentiment to Alisha Keezer of the Biddeford Recreation Department for being named the City of Biddeford 2026 Employee of the Year! Joining us for the presentation was Recreation Director Lisa Thompson and Deputy Recreation Director Erika Dube. Congratulations, Alisha, and thank you for your service to the community!

10/19/2026

Mark your calendars!

This Saturday, Oct. 24, the Maine State Museum is unveiling more than 19,000 square feet of new exhibits, displays and gathering spaces. There will be a ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. and the museum will be free for all visitors through Dec. 31, 2026.

Visit mainestatemuseum.org for more info.

10/17/2026

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3! Eligible Maine voters can vote using Maine’s safe, secure and easy absentee voting system.

Request your ballot online at absenteeballotrequest.sos.maine.gov

Reminder: Completed ballots must be received by your municipal clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3.

Ballots can be returned by U.S. mail, by drop box (if available) or by returning them directly to your municipal clerk.

If you plan to use the U.S. mail to receive or return your absentee ballot:
Request your ballot no later than Oct. 19.
Mail your completed ballot no later than Oct. 27.

Outside that window? Drop off your ballot in person at your municipal office or via an absentee ballot drop box (if available) by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.

If you have any concerns about your ballot, you can contact your municipal clerk or registrar.

You can also vote in-person at your local polling station on Election Day! Maine offers same-day voter registration at all polling locations.

Visit maine.gov/sos/elections-voting for more information.

10/16/2026

It’s getting colder out there, Maine. And, while the Legislature can’t control global challenges that raiseoil and natural gas prices, we can take steps to ease the burden for Maine people.

This year, Senate Democrats fought to lower costs – We lowered energy bills for families in northern and eastern Maine, invested in electricity assistance for Mainers with lower incomes, and held utility regulators accountable through the “Energy Fairness Act.”

As the days and nights get cooler, here are a few local and state programs and resources you can use this season to help manage energy costs.

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

10/12/2026

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the Wabanaki Nations, their deep history and ongoing contributions to Maine.

We will continue to support tribal sovereignty in the Legislature. This year, we passed legislation to increase legislative representation for the Wabanaki Nations and exempt them from certain state taxes, following the practice of other states.