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Gubernatorial Candidate Forum

Click below to view the video of the program, recorded on April 25, 2026. You will not be disappointed; our candidates were fantastic with great responses to questions and a positive, collegial tone. Candidates in attendance were: Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Angus King III, Hannah Pingree, Dr. Nirav Shah.

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Knox County Primary Candidates’ Forum

Click below to view a video of the program, recorded on May 13, 2026. The races and invited candidates included: HD 41 (Camden and Rockport): Candidates Josh Gerritsen and Marcus Mrowka; HD 43 (Thomaston, South Thomaston, St. George and villages, Cushing, parts of Owls Head): Candidates Rhiannon Hampson and Peter Jenks (Peter Jenks subsequently suspended his campaign and endorsed Ms. Hampson); Knox County Sheriff: Candidates John Hansen and Sheriff Patrick Polky; District Attorney: Candidates Barbara Cray and DA Natasha Irving. (Ms. Cray was unable to appear due to a medical emergency.)

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Our Goals

PROMOTE the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party

ENCOURAGE AND MAINTAIN participation and unity of enrolled voters and potential candidates in Knox County, Maine

PROVIDE leadership to, and coordination with, municipal committees, the Maine Democratic State Committee, and the Democratic National Committee

SUPPORT the nominees elected in the State Democratic Primary and to elect Democrats to office

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Take action with Knox County Democrats. The strength of our movement depends on all Knox County Democrats getting engaged and active in our community.

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While we were successful in helping elect local candidates in Knox County in 2020, we still need to continue building a strong grassroots network. Anything you can do to get involved is appreciated and a HUGE help to us to meet our goals.

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Find monthly meetings and other events that support our Knox County community, Democratic organizations, and Democratic candidates.

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Do you know who your state legislators are?  How to contact them?  What committees they are on? Find out how to effectively contact your legislators.

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Letters to the Editor are one of the best ways for Democrats to tell our story about the issues and candidates that bring us together. 

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