The Boothbay Region Democratic Committee (BRDC) welcomed more than 40 enthusiastic attendees to its annual meeting on Saturday, March 7 at the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Hall. This was a working meeting and a rallying point for Democrats who understand that progress does not happen on its own. With the midterm and gubernatorial elections in sight, local engagement, strong leadership, and collective action are essential. 

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by a local Vietnam veteran. The chair then called for a moment of silence in honor of the people on both sides who have lost their lives already in the conflict with Iran, and those at risk. 

Attendees enjoyed an opportunity to socialize, speak with candidates, sign their ballot petitions, and donate to Maine Clean Elections funds. A portion of the meeting was dedicated to organizational business and planning for local events in the coming year. The business meeting was followed by remarks by Democratic candidates including Tiffany Roberts (U.S. House, District 1); Cameron Reny (Maine Senate, District 13); Charlotte Nutt (Maine House, District 48); Barbara Cray, (Sixth Prosecutorial District of Maine); Natasha Irving (Sixth Prosecutorial District of Maine); and Todd Brackett (Lincoln County Sheriff). 

Maine Senator Cameron Reny (District 13) and Representative Holly Stover (District 48) reported on current and future initiatives taking place in the Maine Legislature, emphasizing the importance to maintain the positive changes made in the last eight years, and to staunch the negative effects of the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” perpetrated by the Trump Administration on working class Mainers. 

The BRDC serves constituents in Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, and Southport, with active members from all four municipalities. At a time when our democracy faces real challenges, the Boothbay Region Democratic Committee is calling on local Democrats to come together, organize, and prepare for the critical elections ahead. We strongly encourage our community to get involved in working towards the success of our values and our democracy in 2026. 

For more information, please contact the Boothbay Region Democratic Committee Chair at dem.chair.23@gmail.com.