Knox Maine Democrats

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Knox Maine Democrats The Knox County Democratic Committee in Maine supports Democratic candidates in our County. Knox County Democrats' activities do cost money, however.

All politics are local, as Tip O'Neill observed in his 1993 book of that title and many others have noted before him. While we Dems love to sit around and decry the buffoonery that Washington presents us with each day, the KCDC and local Democratic volunteers are primarily focused upon the local political process, working to identify strong local candidates for all state and county positions, and to provide services that help smooth the path in their local campaigns. Typical services include

Gathering and validating voter registration lists and making them sortable to facilitate campaign needs
Fabricating signs and campaign buttons and making them available to candidates at low cost
Establishing and staffing a county campaign headquarters during the campaign period, through which volunteer efforts and candidate needs can be coordinated
Assembling and mailing multi-candidate campaign mailings and placing newspaper advertisements
Organizing get-out-the-vote activities as the election nears

Notice that campaign funding is not on the list. While we work to find great candidates who can best represent the interests of their constituents, and we do work on tasks that help our slate of candidates, the county committees are constrained to avoid activities that benefit individual candidates unless they are specifically designated as cash or in-kind contributions. Most state senator and state representative races are publicly funded under Maine's Clean Election Act that strictly limits help from outside organizations or individuals. County, Federal and most gubernatorial races are financed conventionally and are dependent upon third party contributions to cover campaign costs. Our biennial campaign budgets exceed $25,000. Many of the county committee's efforts are focused on accumulating these funds. In addition to direct solicitations and donations, we also raise money by operating food booths at local fairs; by making campaign buttons and lawn signs that we sell at a profit; and through local KCDC activities such as our Haskell-Mayo Club, our annual lobster bake, concerts, auctions, etc. All of these activities are made possible through the efforts of many enthusiastic Democrats, volunteering their time and skills to make them happen and having fun doing it. Check out our website for more info: http://www.knoxmainedemocrats.org/.

10/13/2026

The race for Knox County sheriff offers contrasting viewpoints on the current state of law enforcement.

Story link in the comments.

10/13/2026

Among the myriad reasons to elect Hannah Pingree governor this fall, one policy she is pushing stands out — her intention to create a public health insurance option in Maine. Having Maine create a government administered health insurance plan would be transformative for Mainers, in part because th...

10/13/2026
10/13/2026
10/13/2026

It's Endorsement Tuesday! I'm so proud to announce that I have been endorsed by the Wabanaki Alliance, Sierra Club Maine, and the Maine Service Employees Association, SEIU Local 1989!

This is in addition to these previously announced endorsements:

Maine Gun Safety Coalition
Maine Education Association
Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund
Maine Conservation Voters
EqualityMaine
Maine People's Alliance
Maine AFL-CIO

I hope to see you all tonight at the Midcoast Villager's Candidate's Forum at 5:30 PM! It's being held at the Villager Cafe.

DO'NT MISS THE October 15 DEADLINE to APPLY FOR THIS RESOURCEHave you heard about the $300 Maine Affordability Payment? ...
10/13/2026

DO'NT MISS THE October 15 DEADLINE to APPLY FOR THIS RESOURCE

Have you heard about the $300 Maine Affordability Payment? Learn more here to see if you qualify: visit www.maine.gov/revenue/affordability or call 207-295-6340.

NO KINGS RALLY in Chapman Park; Rockland METhis Saturday October 17! Sponsored by the Audacity CAT The Knox Dems will be...
10/13/2026

NO KINGS RALLY in Chapman Park; Rockland ME
This Saturday October 17!
Sponsored by the Audacity CAT
The Knox Dems will be there!

Procession March from remote parking at Hannafords and the High School begins at 11:30 and events in the park begin at noon.

There will be an Open Mic available beginning at 12:30 and many of our local candidates will be present.
Look for the POP-up tent for the Knox County Democratic Committee and stop by to talk with Knox Candidates, pick up yard signs and information to inform your VOTE.

PLAN YOUR VOTE.

I hope you can all attend this great local event!
10/11/2026

I hope you can all attend this great local event!

Less than three weeks out from a critically pivotal election and much of the focus of The Audacity: Creative Action Toge...
10/10/2026

Less than three weeks out from a critically pivotal election and much of the focus of The Audacity: Creative Action Together noon gathering was on the vote ahead and urging people to exercise their right to vote. Some people joined the protest after canvassing across Knox County to speak with voters. Others left to join canvassing this afternoon. many took home Troy Jackson signs for their lawns and their neighborhood.

120 people dedicated to ensuring that Maine and the US retain our democracy as our rights are threatened by the Trump Administration. Urging everyone to get involved and vote early! The momentum is with us to build a great Blue Wave!

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P. O. Box 452
Rockland, ME
04841

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