NEWS & MEDIA
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows Condemns Trump's Comments about Nationalizing Elections
AUGUSTA, Maine — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows issues the following statement in regards to President Trump's calls for the Republican Party to "Nationalize" Elections:
"Tomorrow morning I will be mailing the White House a new pocket constitution because it's seems they must have lost their copy. The constitution could not be more clear-- elections are to be administered by the states. Elections will be administered in Maine by Mainers for Mainers in 2026, in 2028 and into the future."
Secretary Bellows: “Noem, Bondi, and Gabbard are Cowards” for No-Showing Bipartisan Group of Secretaries of State
Augusta – Secretary of State Shenna Bellows made the following statement in response to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem pulling out at the last-minute from a scheduled briefing for the bipartisan National Association of Secretaries of State:
“We all know that a lot of the biggest bullies are cowards. Noem, Bondi and Gabbard are cowards for not showing up today and answering the questions from election officials from across the country about this administration's abuses of power.
“I would've called on Noem to resign, given that her department has murdered two American citizens in Minnesota and invaded the streets of Maine as well. I would have asked what they are going to do to assure the American public that they're not going to interfere in our elections in November? And can they promise the American public that masked, armed men aren't going to be patrolling the streets next November?
“And I think most importantly, the Constitution places the states, not the federal government in charge of our elections. Everything this administration has been doing from the voter rolls to Fulton County, to these ICE invasions, pushes the boundaries of the Constitution and sows fear and chaos. It's time for them to stop, to back off, and to restore the checks and balances.“
ICYMI: As Trump Election Intimidation Increases, Shenna Bellows Leads National Resistance
As Trump’s election intimidation has grown this week through AG Bondi’s ransom request to the state of Minnesota in order to stop ICE’s occupation and the FBI’s Georgia raid to further 2020 election conspiracies, Secretary of State Bellows has been leading the charge among national election officials to push back on ICE and defend free and fair elections.
See coverage highlights below:
PBS News: FBI raids Georgia elections office as Trump administration seeks voter data from states
Liz Landers and Ali Schmitzi, 1/28/26
Bellows: In Maine, ICE is surging. They're calling it, grotesquely, Catch of the Day, which is just truly gross. We're in the bottom quartile in terms of percentage of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. So for them to send a letter on the heels of the killing of Alex Pretti and demand Minnesota's voter rolls as a condition for ICE leaving indicates that ICE's presence in Minnesota isn't really about immigration at all. It's about intimidating election officials.
Bellows: And we're going to continue to fight to protect the integrity of American voter information, because the Constitution places the states, not the federal government, not the president, in charge of elections.
Bellows: I do think that there is a lot of bipartisan conversation and dialogue. We are not going to agree on certain policies. But I think this is something that the American people can have confidence in. It doesn't matter what state you are in, whether it's Maine or Kentucky.
Bellows: We may not agree on certain voting rights policies, but in terms of the integrity of election administration, in terms of the checks and balances, and the state and local control of the elections, that's something that I think we all really value. And I think it's really important today.
Politico: These gov candidates stood up to Trump in 2020. Now they’re betting voters have moved on
Erin Doherty, 1/29/26
But Trump isn’t ready to move on, complicating these candidates’ hopes of putting 2020 in the rearview mirror. Speaking before an audience of global leaders and business officials in Davos last week, Trump repeated his false claim that the 2020 election was “rigged” and promised that “people will soon be prosecuted for what they did.”
Two Democratic secretaries of state are also running for the governor’s mansion. And while defending democracy and their defiance to Trump on election issues forms a defining part of their political biographies, both candidates lead with pocketbook issues rather than making protecting the vote the centerpiece.
“The economy is the number one issue for most Mainers, there’s a lot of economic concern right now, especially in the wake of the tariffs and increasing job losses that we’re about to see,” she told POLITICO. “That being said, I also think it’s really important to tell the truth,” she said. “What the Trump decision and my work as secretary and defending democracy tells people about me is that I will do the right thing even when it’s hard.
New York Times: On immigration, the GOP Finds Itself in a Shocking Place: On Defense
Reid Epstein and Lisa Lerer, 1/27/26
But in the meantime, both parties are adjusting on the fly as a midterm election year they thought would center on the cost of living abruptly seems far more focused on immigration and federal power.
Even the name of the ICE effort in Maine — Operation Catch of the Day — has infuriated some officials and voters.
“It’s a grotesque name,” said Shenna Bellows, the Maine secretary of state and Democrat who is running for governor. “People are not fish.”
Never Backing Down: Secretary Bellows previously drew national attention for ruling that Donald Trump was not eligible for the ballot in Maine based on his role in the January 6th insurrection. More recently, she's been leading more than 25 other states to stand up to the DOJ in protecting voter rolls, and recently for refusing to grant ICE confidential licesnse plates.
ICYMI: Secretary Bellows Leads Opposition to ICE Activity in Maine
Augusta – Amid major increases in ICE’s presence in Maine, Secretary Bellows has been at the forefront of condemning the agency's actions and taking decisive action to protect Mainers under attack.
See below for coverage highlights:
Maine Public Radio: Shenna Bellows denounces use of voter rolls as 'ransom' for ICE agents to withdraw from states
Nicole Ogrysko 01/26/26
Secretary of State Bellows pushed back against claims from the federal government that if states met certain requirements, including turning over state voter registrations, they could potentially have ICE’s presence removed. When asked, Secretary Bellows said, “And it really indicates what has already been clear: ICE is invading our states and inflicting violence in Minnesota and now in Maine to create chaos and control our states and our elections.” Maine has not yet received an official request for voter registration information.
Newcenter Maine: Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows condemns ICE activity in Maine
Phil Hirschkorn 01/21/26
Secretary Bellows denounced ICE’s activities in an interview, saying, “People are being dragged out of their homes, stopped on the street, and detained, and in many cases, those individuals are legally here, either asylum seekers or refugees, new Mainers with legal status, or in many situations, citizens who are Black and brown…People are getting racially profiled, and they're getting kidnapped off the street, and that is absolutely wrong.”
Portland Press Herald: Maine secretary of state will keep saying no to undercover license plates for federal agents
By Rachel Ohm, January 21, 2026
We are not issuing unmarked plates to federal agencies until we receive further assurances that Maine plates won’t be used for lawless purposes,” Bellows said in an interview Wednesday. “I have deep concerns that what is happening right now in our communities violates the Constitution and established law.”
The request came amid rumors that federal authorities would be ramping up immigration enforcement activities. Bellows, who is running for governor as a Democrat, said Saturday that “abuses of power” by immigration agents in Minnesota and elsewhere in the U.S. prompted her department’s action.
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows Responds to Video of Federal Agents Killing Man in Minnesota
Augusta – Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows releases the following statement in response to the video footage of another life taken at the hands of federal agents in Minnesota:
“I’m horrified by today’s killing in Minnesota by federal agents. Allowing violent, untrained, masked agents to roam our streets committing acts of violence is disgusting and un-American. These agents must be held accountable and President Trump needs to pull agents out of Maine and Minnesota now.”
Last week, in response to ICE’s actions in Minneapolis and in anticipation of similar operations in Maine, Secretary Bellows paused issuing any confidential license plates to ICE and Customs and Border Protection.
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows Responds to “Operation Catch of the Day” as ICE formally arrives in Maine
Augusta – Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows releases the following statement in response to widespread arrival of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the state of Maine:
“What ICE is doing right now in Maine is unconscionable. Maine is consistently ranked as one of the safest states in the country. It’s because Mainers are strong – we look out for our neighbors and we take care of one another. There can be no pretense that ICE is here to keep us safe; they are here to stoke fears, play political games, and try to destroy the Maine spirit. Our immigrant neighbors make our communities stronger, and they are a critical part of what makes Maine the best place to live.”
“When it comes to protecting new Mainers, I’ll do everything in my power to hold the Trump administration accountable and protect our state.”
Last week, in response to ICE’s actions in Minneapolis and in anticipation of similar operations in Maine, Secretary Bellows paused issuing any confidential license plates to ICE and Customs and Border Protection.
ICYMI: Secretary Bellows Pauses Undercover License Plates for I.C.E.
Maine won’t distribute new confidential plates without assurances
they won’t be used for lawless purposes
Augusta – As rumors ramp up about a possible Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) action coming to Maine, the Secretary of State’s office has paused issuing undercover plates to ICE following their unconstitutional actions in Minnesota and across the country.
Fox Bangor: Bellows pauses issuance of unmarked license plates amid ICE concerns
Alex Schley, 1/19/26
As concerns over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity continue to grow across Maine, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has announced a pause in the issuance of new unmarked license plates.
Like most states, Maine is allowed to issue unmarked license plates to law enforcement agencies. The plates look like standard civilian plates but cannot be traced back to a specific agency or individual.
“Given some of the tensions and the rumors flying around, we just put a pause on the issuance of new unmarked plates until we can get assurances that those plates won’t be used for lawless purposes,” Bellows said.
Never Backing Down: Secretary Bellows has made national headlines for a reputation for being one of the fiercest Trump opponents. She first made national headlines after ruling Donald Trump was not eligible for the ballot in Maine based on his role in the January 6th insurrection. Since 2025, she’s been leading a national coalition of secretaries to protect voter data from DOJ overreach.
Fundraising Reports Re-Affirm Secretary Bellows is Leading Democrat for Governor
Secretary Bellows leads all Democrats in In-State Funding and Small Dollars Raised
Augusta – The Maine Ethics Commission's end of year reports show what Mainers have already known: Shenna Bellows is the leading candidate for Maine Governor. Despite growing up poor, with no electricity or running water until the 5th grade, she put up an impressive number- but that’s not all:
Shenna has raised more money from Mainers than any other candidate ($765,652.29)
Shenna has raised the highest percentage of dollars from Mainers (71.6%)
Shenna has raised more non-itemized, or donations under $50, than any other candidate ($81,471.44)
“From every corner, and every demographic, Mainers are fired up about the only candidate in the race who is battle-tested when it comes to standing up to Trump: Shenna Bellows,” said campaign manager Amy Weinstock. “We’re so grateful for Mainers who believe in our vision for the future of our state and who are helping us win the Blaine House this year”.
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows Responds to Reports of ICE Threats in Maine
Augusta – Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows releases the following statement in response to speculation that ICE may soon start conducting wide scale operations in the state:
"ICE’s lawless tactics are not welcome in Maine. In the United States, people cannot be taken off the street by masked agents, thrown in unmarked cars, and disappeared. That’s kidnapping, not law enforcement. Those wielding Trump's fascist agenda to divide us will fail because in Maine we stand with and will always protect our immigrant neighbors.”
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows Responds to Oregon Victory over DOJ
Augusta – Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows released the following statement in response to Judge Mustafa Kasubhai’s oral ruling that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot force Oregon to hand over personally identifiable voter data. Maine and Oregon were the first two states sued by the DOJ for refusing the Trump administration’s illegal order.
“The case in Oregon yesterday showed what we’ve always known: the best way to deal with a bully isn’t to give in, it’s to say hell no. I was proud to tell President Trump and the DOJ to jump in the Gulf of Maine because I will never compromise when it comes to protecting Mainers. I look forward to a similar result in our own case.”
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows Announces more than $1,075,000 Raised to Date in End of Year Fundraising Haul
Augusta – Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows will report an immense fundraising haul of more than $1,075,000 in the end of year fundraising report. This represents about 3500 Mainers donating to the campaign, representing every corner and all 16 counties and more than 75% of funds received.
"I'm deeply grateful for the support Mainers of all walks of life have shown our campaign," said Secretary Bellows. “As the daughter of a carpenter and green-house worker, I’m honored to be joined by so many Mainers, chipping in what they can, to support our vision for Maine.”
ICYMI from Mother Jones: Maine’s SOS Bellows Leading Charge to Protect Voters’ Personal Information from Trump’s DOJ
Bellows: “The election deniers are now ascendant in the federal government.”
Augusta – In case you missed it, new investigative reporting from Mother Jones highlights how election deniers at the Department of Justice are taking unprecedented steps to target Secretary of State Shenna Bellows as part of their efforts to disenfranchise voters, and how Bellows is leading the national fight to protect voters’ personal information and voting rights.
In recent months, Maine and Secretary of State Bellows have been one of the first states targeted by this frivolous DOJ lawsuit. This is noteworthy but not surprising after Bellows tried to remove Trump from the ballot after January 6th. But Mainer’s know that Secretary Bellows will never back down from a fight on their behalf.
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Mother Jones: Your Private Data Is Building Trump’s Voter Purge Machine
By Abby Vesoulis and Ari Berman
December 5, 2025
Bellows, a spunky, no-nonsense 50-year-old who grew up in a log cabin without running water, already had received a litany of demand letters, public records requests, and lawsuits throughout her five years serving as the top election integrity official in Maine
The September legal complaint was an escalation of a yearslong coordinated effort by conservatives to obtain voter roll data from numerous states, compare it to incomplete datasets they’d found on the commercial market, then attest that mismatches between the two are clear evidence of people illegally voting.
“The election deniers are now ascendant in the federal government,” says Bellows, who spent eight years as the executive director of the Maine ACLU before assuming her current post. “These requests are not unlike the requests that the organizations they used to be affiliated with have asked for years.” But unlike conservative legal organizations, she adds, “the Department of Justice has the power to investigate, prosecute, and place people in jail.”
Bellows believes Maine was among the first two states to be sued “because of animus”—also known as old-fashioned retribution. The Justice Department already has tried to retaliate against Trump’s political enemies, such as former FBI Director James Comey… Bellows, though lesser known, is likely on the administration’s radar for other reasons, too. Citing the 14th Amendment’s clause barring officials who “engage in” insurrection from holding future office, she attempted to remove Trump from Maine’s 2024 presidential ballot based on his connection to the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.
Responding to that previously unreported accusation [from PILF], Bellows called its claim a “damned lie from an organization that cares more about conspiracy theories than election integrity.”...In February 2025, the state’s election division canceled 180,584 inactive voter registrations—the largest bulk removal in nearly 20 years.
“These unprecedented demands for vast amounts of voter data are part of a larger pattern of actions indicating a reckless grab for power over American elections,” Bellows says.
ICYMI: “Bellows Says She Won’t Back Down After Clashes” With Trump Administration [Portland Press Herald]
“Bellows is the only one who has had high profile clashes with the president and his administration”
Augusta – In case you missed it, new reporting from the Portland Press-Herald is highlighting how different gubernatorial candidates would respond to Donald Trump. Mainers have come to count on Shenna Bellows for doing the right thing- even when it’s hard.
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Portland Press Herald: How will Maine’s next governor work with Trump?
By Rachel Ohm
December 1, 2025
As Maine secretary of state, Democrat Shenna Bellows made a controversial decision to keep Donald Trump off 2024 ballots in the presidential election. More recently, she told his administration to “jump in the Gulf of Maine” in response to requests for voter information.
The top Democrats vying to succeed her have been uniformly critical of Trump, though Bellows is the only one who has had high-profile public clashes with the president and his administration.
In 2023, Bellows, as secretary of state, issued a decision to keep Trump off the presidential ballot citing his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the Capitol and a constitutional amendment that prohibits insurrectionists from holding office.
I’m the only candidate in this race that has experience standing up to Trump,” Bellows said. “I’ve been doxed, swatted, attacked and I’ve never, and will never, back down.”
At the same time, Bellows said that like Mills she would work with Trump if it would benefit Maine. “The philosophy that has governed my entire career is, ‘No permanent friends and no permanent enemies,'” she said. “I’m willing to work with anyone who will deliver for Maine.”
ICYMI: Secretary Bellows rolls out online renewal for REAL ID
As Secretary of State, Sec. Bellows has led a massive government modernization process to make life better for Mainers.
Augusta – Earlier this week, Secretary Bellows launched a new effort to allow Mainers to renew REAL IDs online instead of having to visit the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Secretary of State Bellows has undertaken numerous government modernization projects to improve customer service for Mainers, including appointments at the BMV, electronic lien and titling and automatic voter registration. As governor, Secretary Bellows will expand her modernization efforts across state government to continue to meet Mainers where they are and make government work better to make life easier for everyone.
See below for coverage highlights:
Spectrum News: Amid long lines at the BMV, Maine launches REAL ID online renewal
Susan Cover 11/18/25
It just got easier to renew your REAL ID. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced Monday that the Bureau of Motor Vehicles has expanded online services so Mainers can renew their REAL ID without coming into an office.
Maine Public: BMV launches online service to renew REAL ID
Kaitlyn Budion 11/17/25
Bellows said the service had a soft launch on Wednesday, and its first user logged in at 3:23 a.m. Thursday. Bellows said when staff reached out, they learned that the user was a shift worker.
"She had just gotten off the night shift needed to renew her REAL ID and was able to do it in minutes instead of going to the BMV motor vehicle branches," Bellows said. "This is what Mainers expect from their government, and we are so proud to be able to launch this new, more modern, efficient service."
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows Announces Support for Yes on 2 of “An Act to Protect Maine Communities by Enacting the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act.”
Secretary Bellows joins the majority of Mainers who support red flag laws and calls on all Gubernatorial candidates to make clear their stance on this critical issue.
Augusta – Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has announced her support for “An Act to Protect Maine Communities by Enacting the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act,” which will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot.
“Today, I’m joining the majority of Mainers in my support of Question 2, to bring extreme risk protection orders to our state,” said Secretary Shenna Bellows. “The tragedy in Lewiston, which changed Maine forever, was preventable, and this law will save lives. Maine has a strong tradition of responsible gun ownership, and question 2 is consistent with that tradition, while keeping our state safe. Mainers deserve to know where the next Governor will stand on this critical issue”.
ICYMI: Trump’s Justice Department sues Maine for sensitive voter-list data; Bellows: “We won’t back down.”
Secretary Bellows repeats earlier calls to “go jump in the Gulf of Maine” in response to DOJ overreach.
AUGUSTA, Maine — Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Justice announced it was bringing a frivolous and unprecedented lawsuit against Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows for refusing to turn over Mainers’ personal voter data.
Despite dozens of other states, including some Republican-led states, refusing to comply with the DOJ’s dangerous overreach, a lawsuit was filed against only Maine and Oregon. While the Secretary’s leadership against the Trump administration has made her a political target, she was clear: “We won’t back down,” Bellows said.
Echoing her response to past requests from the DOJ, Secretary Bellows repeated her directive to the Trump administration: “Go jump in the Gulf of Maine.”
Background:
The Trump administration and its allies have launched a multipronged effort to gather data on voters and inspect voting equipment, sparking concern among local and state election officials about federal interference ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Secretary Bellows received national attention as she was one of the first secretaries to reject the original request, telling the administration to “go jump in the Gulf of Maine.”
The Maine GOP called for her resignation for failing to bend to the overreaching Trump administration, but she has stayed focused on protecting Maine’s privacy.
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows Announces Commitment to Tribal Sovereignty Bill on Day One
Secretary Bellows calls on all gubernatorial nominees to pledge to introduce a bill to grant full tribal sovereignty to the Wabanaki Nations on day one of their administrations.
Augusta – Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows today announced a public commitment to passing tribal sovereignty.
“I’ve told the Chiefs, and I’m proud to say it publicly: it is long past time that we pass a tribal sovereignty bill in Maine and fulfill our legal obligations to the Wabanaki people. When elected, I’ll work with the chiefs to draft legislation that they would be happy with and will introduce it as a governor’s bill on day one. This issue is not partisan and I hope that all of my opponents will join me in making this commitment,” said Secretary Shenna Bellows.
Secretary Bellows has a long history championing tribal sovereignty, first at the ACLU and then as a state senator.
Secretary Shenna Bellows received the Tribal Champion Award from the Wabanaki Alliance in 2020 [Legistorm bio] "These are the legislators who worked in concert with the tribes to achieve the tribes’ legislative goals. These legislators went above and beyond to ensure fairness for the tribes in Maine by fighting for legislation to provide same or similar sovereignty as the nearly 500 other tribes across America. To these legislators we say – Woliwon (thank you)." [Wabanaki Alliance 129th Legislative Scorecard]
2020 quote on sovereignty bills: "I think we have an opportunity to rectify an historic wrong," Bellows said, "and to try to recognize Maine's tribes in the way that tribes in other states are recognized." [MPR]
From a 2022 story on her goals as Secretary of State for 2023-2024: "In addition, Bellows has pursued improvements within the state archive system, which is also under the jurisdiction of the secretary of state. One initiative on that front has been reaching out to the tribal historic preservation officers with the goal of collaborating more closely with the Wabanaki and being thoughtful about how to highlight Maine’s history, even the painful aspects."
As Secretary of State, her office supported legislation to restore tribal treaty language to printed copies of the Maine Constitution and Shenna testified in support of the bill
2024: Supported creation of Office of Tribal State Affairs housed in Department of Secretary of State [Spectrum News]
ICYMI: Secretary Bellows protects Mainers – Tells Trump Administration “Go Jump in Gulf of Maine”
Maine won’t turn over personal info on voters, election administrators
Augusta – Earlier today Secretary Bellows told the Trump DOJ to “Go Jump in the Gulf of Maine” in response to their letter her office received requesting the Maine voter registration list among other personal data.
Early coverage
Maine Morning Star: Trump administration requested voter data. Secretary Bellows says, ‘Go jump in the Gulf of Maine’
Emma Davis, 7/29/25
The U.S. Department of Justice asked Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows to provide access to the state’s voter registration list and other sweeping election data. Bellows told Maine Morning Star she will respond in the next few days by telling the DOJ that it does not have the right to such information.
“The federal government has overstepped its bounds,” Bellows said. “We will be denying their request for the citizen voter information of every Mainer.”
“Jen Lancaster, communications director for Democracy Maine... described the probes as ‘a nefarious data grab’ that is likely intended to target groups that have already been subject to other data probes by the Trump administration, such as immigrants. ‘We hope that our election officials, if it came down to being pushed to share that sensitive data, we would hope that they resist that,’ Lancaster said.”
Bangor Daily News: Shenna Bellows rejects Trump administration’s request for Maine voter data
Billy Kobin, 7/29/25
Maine will not turn over voter registration data that President Donald Trump’s administration has been seeking from states, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Tuesday.
Pushback has come from both red and blue states, as the Republican secretary of state in neighboring New Hampshire also declined the Trump administration’s request last week by citing current statutes and cybersecurity concerns.
“Go jump in the Gulf of Maine,” Bellows said of her message to the Justice Department.
“The DOJ doesn’t get to know everything about you just because they want to,” Bellows said.
Portland Press Herald: Maine rejects Justice Department’s request for all voters’ personal info, list of election officials
Dylan Tusinski, 7/29/25
Bellows, who is also a Democratic candidate for governor, said the Trump administration is overstepping its bounds, empowering false narratives and “trying to change the topic away from the Epstein files.” “Article 1 of the Constitution places the states — not President Trump, not the federal government — in charge of federal elections,” she said at a press conference Tuesday. “The DOJ doesn’t get to know everything about you just because they want to.”
The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine said the DOJ’s actions both now and then are part of “a clear pattern of intimidation.” “This letter also fuels false narratives that sow distrust in our elections. Maine elections are safe, secure, and accessible, and that’s why Maine consistently has some of the highest voter turnout,” said Samuel Crankshaw, the group’s communications director. “Our government should focus on helping more people exercise their fundamental rights.”
Never Backing Down: Secretary Bellows previously drew national attention for ruling that Donald Trump was not eligible for the ballot in Maine based on his role in the January 6th insurrection.
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows Announces about $530,000 Raised in Semi-Annual Fundraising Haul
Nearly 4,000 individual donors contribute to statewide campaign with support from every Maine county demonstrating robust grassroots support as the leading candidate in the governor's race.
Augusta – Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows will report an impressive semi-annual fundraising haul of around $530,000 in less than 100 days of campaigning.
"I'm deeply grateful for the overwhelming support from every corner of our state," said Secretary Bellows. “As the daughter of a carpenter and green-house worker, I’m proud to be joined by so many Mainers, chipping in what they can, to build a better state.”
"These numbers tell the story of a campaign built by Maine people, for Maine people," said Campaign Manager Amy Weinstock. "Secretary Bellows has earned the trust of voters across party lines through her dedicated service and unwavering commitment to her neighbors”.
Shenna Bellows Announces “Of, By and For the People” Listening Tour
After a strong launch to her campaign, Secretary Shenna Bellows is hitting the road to listen to Mainers across the state about what they need from their government.
AUGUSTA, ME: After a strong launch to her campaign, Secretary Shenna Bellows is hitting the road to listen to Mainers across the state about what they need from their government.
“I have a vision for building a Maine where everyone can thrive— but no one knows what they need more than Mainers themselves. That’s why I’ll be traveling across the state to hear from folks about how our state can work better.”
Over the next few weeks Secretary Bellows will visit community events and host house parties in a variety of towns including:
Presque Isle
Hancock
Seal Harbor
Gouldsboro
Machias
Skowhegan
Manchester
Gardiner
Lewiston
Camden
Newcastle
Harpswell
Brunswick
Westbrook
Portland
Scarborough
Saco
Cape Neddick
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