Who is Rep. Laurel Libby representing? On April 3, the Maine House of Representatives voted against a bill that would restrict unauthorized neo-Nazi paramilitary training in the state after advocating for their rights to exercise their freedom of speech. Now Libby, a Bangor native, is running for reelection to her third term in the Maine […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
Roxy Kai: Nutt brings fresh perspective to local government
Charlotte Nutt for House District 79 is the first political candidate sign I have ever put out in my yard. I strongly feel like she is bringing a refreshing perspective to local government that we need. She’s running as an independent because it’s not about the label of a party, it’s about the people she’s […]
Susan Weiss: Campbell seeks ‘solutions for the greater good’
Dan Campbell is running for state representative in House District 90. I am voting for Dan because he is clearly the best candidate. He cares deeply for the people of Auburn, his hometown. His exemplary work as a teacher, coach and volunteer for those needing housing and/or mental health supports shows his commitment to all […]
Mary Smith: Bryant would ‘fight for all Mainers’ in state Senate
I am writing in support of Bruce Bryant for state senator in District 19. He has served in the Maine House of Representatives and Maine Senate. Bruce has worked hard for workers’ rights and raising wages, with that commitment continuing from his time as president of Local 900. As an outdoor enthusiast, Bruce has served […]
Patricia Fogg: Reasons to vote for U.S. Rep. Golden
Why U.S. Rep. Jared Golden? Maybe that depends on which party one supports; shouldn’t it be what caliber person he is? How does Jared represent his constituents? What kind of track record has he built in the four years he’s served this Maine district, and what are his priorities? For example, he strongly supports women’s […]
Candy Gleason: Sheats would ‘represent all of us fairly’ as senator
Bettyann Sheats is a veteran who would represent all of us fairly in the Senate in District 20. She supports small businesses and understands their needs, since she was a small business owner herself. She has fought for broadband access for all Mainers, which is so important to us right here, since a large percentage […]
Virginia Starbird: The right to peaceful assembly without harassment
I am a Democrat, a citizen of the United States, and I believe in democracy and freedom for all. As a longstanding member of Resist Central Maine — and we are all gray-haired retired folks — we meet once a week with our signs supporting Harris/Walz. Every week people with Trump signs on their cars […]
Maura Murphy: ‘A vote for Clement is a vote to restore Lewiston’
Those who live in or drive through central Lewiston can no longer deny its spreading dystopian demise. Much of what we are experiencing has come directly from those who purport to be representing us in Augusta. While they have consistently voted as a bloc in favor of legislation that eases the way for increased crime, […]
Sarah Gillespie: Lewiston needs McCabe, ‘a relationship builder’
I am writing to endorse Julie McCabe as she runs to represent Lewiston in the state House District 93. It takes a certain kind of leader and person to step up during difficult times in our community and raise their hand and want to serve in a greater capacity. Julie is one of those people. […]
Leslie Hill: Maine’s future needs Rep. Cloutier
Kristen Cloutier deserves reelection to Maine’s House of Representatives. Through her work with the governor’s office on the Maine Mass Violence Care Fund, she instituted the state’s commitment to support the long-term health, well-being, and resilience of Mainers whose lives have been shattered by mass gun violence. Kristen is recognized for her long-standing community commitments […]