Congressman Bruce Poliquin does not properly represent my district. He sides with Wall Street and other corporate cronies and refuses to meet with his constituents. He has voted for terrible budgets that cut health care coverage for millions (including children) and threaten Social Security. Fortunately, there is a candidate who can beat Poliquin and represent […]
Jared Golden
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Two outstanding candidates
On June 12, voters will have the opportunity to vote for the next prospective governor and member of Congress. As a U.S. Marine veteran, Jared Golden has a “can do” attitude, as well as the understanding that all Mainers need to be represented, not just the ones with deep pockets Mark Eves, through his political […]
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Golden knows about service to others
I am supporting Jared Golden for Congress, and I would encourage others to as well. I knew of Golden’s work in the Maine House and his unwavering support for working folks; also, his compelling personal story. What really impressed me was when I heard him speak at an event with the other candidates in the […]
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I'll be voting for Jared Golden
I am an independent who is going to switch for the primary so I can vote for Jared Golden. He is a young man who joined the Marines, served in Iraq and Afghanistan and understands the investment veterans have made in this country. He believes legislators can both make this country safer by enacting common […]
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Vote in all elections
The U.S. Constitution begins with the words “We the people …” and basically says that all citizens have the right to vote. I encourage all citizens to register to vote and then vote in all elections. Voters need to elect individuals who will always act and vote in the best interests of all the people […]
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Democratic challengers together raised more cash than Bruce Poliquin
The four Democrats jostling in a primary for the opportunity to challenge U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin in the general election collectively raised 25 percent more campaign cash this year than the Republican incumbent. Filings with the Federal Election Commission Sunday show the four candidates together raised more than $550,000 from January through March, with Lewiston […]
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We must put an end to childhood lead poisoning
This year marks 40 years since the use of lead paint was banned from consumer use in this country. The federal government banned lead paint in 1978 because the dangers of exposure to lead were too great to ignore. But in 40 years, Maine has made shamefully slow progress in protecting residents’ children from lead […]
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Golden will fight for the people
A person’s values say a lot about their character — who they are and why people view them with respect. Jared Golden, a Lewiston resident, has earned that respect. Born in Lewiston and raised in Leeds, he graduated from high school and felt a call to action after 9/11 and joined the Marines. He served […]
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Jared Golden touts fundraising numbers in congressional bid
LEWISTON — The first Democratic congressional candidate to release his campaign finances for the last quarter of 2017 is touting his success as evidence that his message is resonating with voters. State Rep. Jared Golden, D-Lewiston, announced Thursday that he raised $240,245 in the last quarter from more than 2,700 people. Counting his earlier fundraising, […]
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Democratic 2nd District congressional race heats up
Two of the Democrats vying for the right to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin this fall announced endorsements this week that might boost their chances in June’s primary. The most surprising came when two-time Lewiston mayoral contender Ben Chin, who lost runoffs in both 2015 and 2017, threw his support to Monroe home builder […]