Cumberland County Democrats

Every two years, thousands of Democrats from all corners of Maine come together to shape the future of the Party. It’s an incredible gathering that combines important decision-making and powerful community building. This is the Democratic State Convention, and you don’t want to miss it!

Where? Cross Insurance Center, Bangor
When? May 31st – June 1st, 2024

Reduced-price early-bird tickets are available now through April 15th! 

After April 15th, ticket prices will increase to $65. 

After May 5th, late registrants will be charged $70.

https://www.mainedems.org/2024convention

Please join us for the upcoming April meeting of the Cumberland County Democratic Committee. On Sunday, April 7th, from 11:00 – 12:30 PM via Zoom, we will talk about the upcoming State Convention 2024 and 2024 Democratic National Convention. If you wish to attend the State Convention as a delegate, we will be holding elections for vacant seats – this is your opportunity if you missed your caucus. We will also have an overview about the National Delegate Selection process and the State Party Platform Process. 
Please note, this meeting is being scheduled for 90 minutes (1.5 hours) via Zoom. The Zoom information is below.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the gathering. Welcome to New CCDC Members  Approval of Chair’s Agenda – Chair Joe Z.  Election of Delegates to State Convention (10 min) Featured Guest Speaker – Wayne K., for presentation on Delegate Selection (30 min) Featured Guest Speaker –  Dan S., on the platform process (15 min) Approval of the January Minutes – Secretary Angel B.  Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Marcia S. Program Committee Chair – Jay P. Communications Chair – Chad J. Anti-Racism and Inclusion Committee Chair – Dick F.  Fundraising Chair – Olivia V. Municipal Committee Check Ins  Election of New CCDC Membership (At-Large Members) New Business Cumberland County Democratic Committee is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Cumberland County Democratic Committee’s Zoom Meeting (April 2024) Time: Apr 7, 2024 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErceyqqDIjEtSDhy_-FA1QBGez3HOOZMVs After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Absentee ballots must be received by your municipal clerk before 8pm tomorrow, March 5th. 

If you still have your absentee ballot you should deliver it in person to your municipal clerk’s office, or an absentee ballot drop box if it is available. Some municipalities may require you to bring your ballot to your polling place on Election Day, March 5.

If you are an unenrolled voter, this will be your first chance to help us choose our nominee!  

Thanks to Maine’s new semi-open primary system, all you need to do is ask your clerk for the Democratic primary ballot. Remember, you will only be allowed to vote in one Party’s primary.

Not registered to vote? Maine has same-day voter registration! 

You can find guidance on who is eligible to register to vote, and how you can register at the polls on Election Day here.

Issues voting? 

If you are experiencing problems while voting or believe you are being unlawfully denied the right to vote, you can contact Maine’s Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions at 207-624-7736.

Don’t miss out on this important part of the 2024 election, as Maine Democrats come together to help select our Party’s nominee!

Election Day is tomorrow, March 5th for the Maine Presidential Primary!

This is a critical part of the democratic process, as we come together with our fellow Maine Democrats and with primary voters in 16 other states and territories to help select our Party’s nominee!

Polls are open from 8am to 8pm in most municipalities, but some polling locations will open 1-2 hours earlier or later. You can find a full list of polling locations and times below.

FIND MY POLLING PLACE

Important Dates

• March 5 – Maine Presidential Primary
• May 17 – Deadline to file for all elected positions, and to file amendments to the Charter and Platform
• May 31 & June 1 – Maine Democratic State Convention in Bangor

State Convention

• Registration for the State Convention will become available after the presidential primary by March 15
• State convention delegates will declare their presidential preference as they register.
• DNC members and presidential electors will be elected, county parties will elect their DSC members, and a platform and charter amendments will be considered.
• Voting will be online, starting in the week before the state convention. If you cannot attend, you may vote from home.

National Convention delegates

• Maine will have 32 delegates and 2 alternates to the Democratic National Convention.
• Results from the primary will determine the number of national delegates each presidential candidate will have.
• 24 delegates will be elected according to the presidential primary vote, and 8 will be automatic. 
• Delegates will be elected by congressional district, statewide, and in a category for elected Democrats and Democratic Party officers.

TOWN	DATE	TIME	COVENENER	LOCATION	ADDRESS
Baldwin	4-Feb	1:00 PM	Cassie D/Doris P	Windham Gymnasium	8 School Rd. Windham ME
Bridgton	4-Feb	1:00 PM	Cassie D/Doris P	Windham Gymnasium	8 School Rd. Windham ME
Brunswick	2/3/24	11:00 AM	Dan Ankeles	Brunswick Junior High School	65 Columbia Ave Brunswick, ME 04011
Cape Elizabeth	3-Feb	1:30 PM	Karen Hessel	South Portland Community Center	21 Nelson Road, South Portland, ME 04106
Casco	4-Feb	11:00 AM	Brian Tucker	Casco Community Center	940 Meadow Rd, Casco, ME 04015
Chebeague	Feb. 4	2:00 PM	Mary Holt	Island Hall	247 S Rd, Chebeague Island, ME 04017
Cumberland	4-Feb	11:00 AM	Mike Williams	Cumberland Town Hall	290 Tuttle Rd, Cumberland Center, ME 04021
Falmouth	4-Feb	1:00 PM	Karen Farber	Lunt Auditorium	74 Lunt Road
Freeport	3-Feb	1:00 PM	Tom Bull	Freeport High School	30 Holbrook St, Freeport, ME 04032
Frye Island	4-Feb	1:00 PM	Cassie D/Doris P	Windham Gymnasium	8 School Rd. Windham ME
Gorham	Feb. 3	3:00 PM	Maureen Terry	Gorham Rec Center	75 South St. Gorham, ME 04038
Gray	3-Feb	1:00 PM	Ted Macdonald	Gray Town Office	24 Main St, Gray, ME 04039
Harpswell	4-Feb	1:00 PM	Mary Brennan	School Gym	308 Harpswell Islands Rd, Harpswell, ME 04079
Harrison	4-Feb	1:00 PM	Cassie D/Doris P	Windham Gymnasium	8 School Rd. Windham ME
Long Island	3-Feb	12:00 PM	Katharine Stewart	Long Island Learning Center	33 Fern Ave, Long Island, ME 04050
Naples	4-Feb	1:00 PM	Cassie D/Doris P	Windham Gymnasium	8 School Rd. Windham ME
New Gloucester	4-Feb	2:00 PM	Julie Fralich	New Gloucester Community Building	385 Intervale Road, New Gloucester, Maine 04260
North Yarmouth	3-Feb	2:00	Kathleen Conrad	Wescustogo Hall & Community Center	Memorial Hwy #120, North Yarmouth, ME 04097
Portland	3-Feb	10:00 AM	Meg Harned	King Middle School	92 Deering Ave. Portland ME 04102
Pownal	3-Feb	1:00 PM	Tom Bull	Freeport High School	30 Holbrook St, Freeport, ME 04032
Raymond	4-Feb	1:00 PM	Cassie D/Doris P	Windham Gymnasium	8 School Rd. Windham ME
Scarborough	3-Feb	9:00 AM	Rachel Hendrickson	Wentworth School	20 Quentin Dr., Scarborough
Sebago	4-Feb	1:00 PM	Cassie D/Doris P	Windham Gymnasium	8 School Rd. Windham ME
South Portland	3-Feb	1:30 PM	Matt Beck	South Portland Community Center	21 Nelson Road, South Portland, ME 04106
Standish	4-Feb	3-Jan	Maurie Hill	Standish Town Hall Chambers	175 Northeast Rd, Standish, ME 04084
Westbrook	4-Feb	4:30 PM	Daniel Neuville	Westbrook Community Center – Elm Room	426 Bridge St, Westbrook, ME 04092
Windham	4-Feb	1:00 PM	Cassie D/Doris P	Windham Gymnasium	8 School Rd. Windham ME
Yarmouth	4-Feb	2-4PM	Meghan Casey	Harrison Middle School	200 McCartney Street, Yarmouth, ME

Questions About Caucus Locations? Email Us At cumberlandcountydems@gmail.com

Caucus and Convention Information: https://www.mainedems.org/caucus-convention

Important Dates: February 3 & 4, 2024 – Municipal and Regional Caucuses

February 10 & 11, 2024 – Municipal and Regional Caucuses Snow Date

March 5, 2024 – Maine Presidential Primary

May 31 & June 1, 2024 – Maine Democratic State Convention in Bangor

Greetings friends-

Please join us for the first Cumberland County Democratic Committee meeting of 2024!  On Sunday, January 28th, from 3:00 – 4:00 PM via Zoom, we will talk about the upcoming caucuses on February 3 & 4 this year, where to attend, and what to expect. Shenna Bellows will be our featured speaker!
Please note, this meeting is being scheduled for one (1) hour via Zoom. 

Please register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArd-qrrjgjHdI3okml_Vnm1SabBWdyuyUT  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the gathering. Welcome Approval of Chair’s Agenda – Chair Joe Z. Featured Guest Speaker – Shenna Bellows Approval of the April Minutes – Secretary Angel B.  Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Marcia S. Program Committee Chair – Jay P. Communications Chair – Chad J. Anti-Racism and Inclusion Committee Chair – Dick F.  Fundraising Chair – Olivia V. Municipal Committee Check Ins  2024 Caucus Discussion New CCDC Membership (At-Large Members) New Business

Greetings friends – Please join us for the first Cumberland County Democratic Committee of 2024!  We will talk about the upcoming democratic caucuses on February 3 & 4 this year. Please note, this meeting is being scheduled for one (1) hour via zoom. 

Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArd-qrrjgjHdI3okml_Vnm1SabBWdyuyUT After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the gathering. Welcome Approval of Chair’s Agenda – Chair Joe Z. Featured Guest Speaker Approval of the April Minutes – Secretary Angel B.  Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Marcia S. Program Committee Chair – Jay P. Communications Chair – Chad J. Anti-Racism and Inclusion Committee Chair – Dick F.  Fundraising Chair – Olivia V. Municipal Committee Check Ins  2024 Caucus Discussion New CCDC Membership (At-Large Members) New Business

Here is our Agenda – and some important information – for the upcoming Cumberland County Democratic Committee General Membership Meeting scheduled for Sunday, October 29^th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM (virtually by Zoom).

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkf-CgrD8sE9AydCueTN9HkdFXFx5iTwhl

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Agenda
3:00 – 3:30 PM (30 minutes)
Chair’s Welcome 
MDP Guest Speaker  
Approval of Chair’s Agenda for Today – Chair Joe Z.
Approval of the June Minutes – Secretary Angel B. 
Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Marcia S.

Updates
Program Committee Chair – Jay P.
Anti-Racism and Inclusion Committee Chair – Dick F. 
Fundraising Chair – Olivia V.
Communications Chair – Chad J. 
Elections
Cumberland has 1 open Platform Committee seats and 1 open State Committee seat
New CCDC Membership (At-Large Members)

3:30 – (90 minutes) 
Featured Guest Speaker – Djenne-amal Morris

Djenne is going to work with us on becoming more aware of the subtle ways we respond to issues that have potential for bias and about which we are not aware because it is such an ingrained part of our culture. 

New Business