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Shenna Bellows

Shenna Bellows

@shennabellows

Bio: Maine Secretary of State and Democratic candidate for Governor. Prev: State Senator, Executive Director of HHRC Maine + ACLU of Maine

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I’m honored to be endorsed by the Houlton Band of Maliseet. Tribal Sovereignty is going to be my first bill. It’s long past time and I’m going to be the governor who makes it happen.

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We must fight fire with fire. If Nebraska changes their electoral college system to a winner take all, Maine must be prepared to act in response to protect the presidency and our democracy.

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“Why are you supporting Shenna Bellows for governor?” We asked some Mainers at the Portland GOTV event and here’s what they had to say!”

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Happy Pride, everyone! I have always fought for LGBTQ+ rights, and as your next governor, I will continue to fight for the rights of every Mainer, no exceptions.

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As elected officials, @troyjackson207.bsky.social & I have seen firsthand what MSEA-SEIU Local 1989 members do for the people of our state. They keep our government functioning, carry out our laws, and ensure children, families, seniors and small businesses can access resources and support.

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Why am I running for governor? Because our system is broken and I believe in a world where a family doesn’t have to choose between feeding their family or having quality healthcare, and we can build that world together.

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Thank you Rep Mike Ray! I love working with you & can’t wait to move Maine forward together!

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My new deal for Maine Health Care is guided by the principle no one should be sick because they are poor or poor because they are sick. Check it out on our website: bellowsformaine.com/policy

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I never imagined there would be USA vs. Bellows. But bring it on, we will see you in court.

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It’s been a busy day but it was really important to me to swing by the Jewish Asian friendship dinner. It represents the best of our state.

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Thanks to everyone for helping me kick off our People Power Progress Tour!

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So great to kick off the last two weeks in Presque Isles with this amazing introduction from Melanie. Let’s go!

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“We honor those who lost their yesterdays so that we may have our tomorrows.”

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If you want to elect a birder who will champion the environment, join Sierra Club in endorsing Shenna for Governor!

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Up the Hearts! ♥️🌲

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Having so much fun with Maine Needs this morning! #letsgo

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When I told Trump to jump in the Gulf of Maine, I meant it. This case was never about election security. It was about trying to bully states into handing over voters' personal data to an administration that had no right to it.

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Trump’s DOJ doesn’t scare me. I won’t back down to bullies or intimidation tactics. If you want your next governor to be strong against Trump, vote for the one who is already fighting back.

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It was great to join Healthy Morning to talk about our race for Governor! I will never back down to bullies and I’m proud to be running to be Maine’s next Governor.

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“If someone shows you who they are, believe them”. Thank you Lesley for these kind words on why you will be ranking me as your first choice for governor!

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No one should be sick because they are poor or poor because they are sick.

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The housing crisis is crippling our state. We need a governor who will make our state affordable for everyday Mainers not vacationers.

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We need tax fairness. And we need a governor who will make it happen.

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JD Vance and his reckless and hateful agenda don’t belong in Maine. We’re going to reject it fully in November.

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I have spent my entire career fighting for the rights of Mainers, and as your next governor, I’m ready on Day 1 to continue that work.

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Debbie’s on Team Bellows because she’s seen the kind of great work I’ve done as Secretary and trusts I’ll take that same energy to making Maine the best place it can be. I’m grateful she’s on my team!

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Another day, another reckless comment threatening our democracy from the @whitehouse-47.bsky.social There will be no federal agents at polling places. Full stop.

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Martha of North Yarmouth telling us why she will be voting for Shenna as her top choice in the primary!

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Happy Early Voting Maine! I hope youll rank me number one- and if not, rank me number two!

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Thank you Tom Allen, former Congressman and champion of Maine for this glowing endorsement!

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As your next governor, I will prioritize housing by expanding programs like Project Home and the Eviction Prevention Program as well as creating a Tenants Bill of Rights because housing is a human right.

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This is a jumper cable moment for Maine. Ayuh. Proud to be endorsed by Maine Legend Tim Sample.

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Thank you Representative Christina Mitchell for this meaningful endorsement! As Maine’s future Education Governor, I can’t wait to partner with you to support schools, teachers and most importantly, Maine students!

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If you want a governor who will stand up to Trump, hire the one already has.

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If I can modernize the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, I can modernize anything. As governor, I’m committed to making government work better for everyone, and saving taxpayers money.

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When we think about our next governor, we need someone with the lived experience of growing up working class, legislative experience and experience overseeing a state department. I’m that person.

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You heard it from Graham. As Secretary of State, I am making plans to protect our elections from federal interference, and as your next governor, I will continue this work so that the only people who influence our elections are Maine voters.

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Hearing from Melanie Tompkins today about why she is supporting Shenna!

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If you want a governor who will stand up to Trump, vote for the candidate who already has.

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Bring in the dancing lobsters! #megov #maine #shennabellows

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I am so excited to endorse my ally, my friend, and Maine’s next US senator, Graham Platner. Susan Collins doesn’t know what’s coming.

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Happy May Day, everyone. Thank a union today for your 8 hour work day. I will be a pro-union governor. Solidarity forever.

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Nurses like my mom, and carpenters like my dad, should not be paying the same amount in taxes as millionaires and billionaires. We need tax fairness and that’s what I’ll do as governor.

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I’m glad that I helped lead our state on ranked choice voting because you get to vote for all of us. I just want you to rank me number one.

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My name is Shenna Bellows As your next governor, I’ll stand up to Trump, protect democracy, and deliver a new deal for Maine to make Maine the most affordable state in the country.

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The Supreme Court just dealt a final blow to the Voting Rights Act, green lighting racist and partisan gerrymandering. They put are afraid the voters are going to toss their MAGA cronies out. They should be afraid because we’re going to have fair and free elections, and we’re going to win.

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FIRST TV AD 📺: When Trump came for Maine's voter rolls, I told him to go jump in the Gulf of Maine. I'm the only candidate in this race who's fought the Trump administration and won — and I won't back down. Watch now:

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I would have signed the data center moratorium. Maine deserves a governor who will protect our clean air and clean water, not make billionaire’s lives easier.

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I’m the only candidate with the experience standing up to Trump and the lived experience to make Maine the most affordable state in the nation.

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I am so excited to announce my New Deal for Maine schools and childcare. Quality public education is fundamental to a healthy democracy. It is public education that built America’s middle class and holds the key to Maine’s future. And universal childcare is a must to support Maine families.

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I am so excited to announce my New Deal for Maine schools and childcare. Quality public education is fundamental to a healthy democracy. It is public education that built America’s middle class and holds the key to Maine’s future. And universal childcare is a must to support Maine families.

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Too often politicians put their finger in the air to decide which way the wind is going. I’ll always stand up for your civil liberties and fighting for a stronger middle class. And I promise: I’ll always say what I mean.

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Happy 4/20 Maine!

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We need a governor who will do the right thing even when it’s hard. I’ve been proud to advocate for the LGBTQ community for my entire career and I’ll make sure Maine is safe for anyone: no matter who you love or who you are.

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Today is tax day, and as your next governor, tax fairness will be one of my top priorities. I am calling for a freeze on property taxes for Mainers paid for by increasing property taxes on out of staters, so everyone pays their fair share.

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The school funding formula needed an update and I’m glad the legislature made a change. We need to pay our teachers more and fully fund our schools.

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Honored to have Stephanie from Portland on our team. I’m fighting to protect Mainers and I’ll never back down.

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How do you lower costs, expand coverage, and how do you pay for it? By taxing the ultra wealthy, doubling the property tax on second homes in Maine, and funding community and school based health centers. These are just some ways I am going to be the governor for a more healthy and affordable Maine.

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Congrats to the legislature for passing a millionaires tax to fund critical investments in education, housing and childcare. I look forward to building on these steps towards making Maine affordable for all as your next governor.

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