Democrats in Lincoln County will gather for a biennial caucus on Saturday, Feb. 28 to begin organizing for the 2026 elections, hear from candidates and speakers, and conduct local committee business. The caucus will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Medomak Valley High School, 320 Manktown Rd, Waldoboro, ME 04572. The snow date will be March 1 at the same time and location.

Candidates running for local, county and state office are invited to speak and collect signatures for their nomination papers. Those running for state office may also collect $5 qualifying contributions for Maine Clean Elections funding.

All Democratic candidates for federal, state and county office have been invited to attend. Confirmed speakers as of Feb. 13, 2026 are:

• Jason Cherry (Candidate for Gov)

• Nirav Shah (Candidate for Gov.)

• Cameron Reny (Candidate For SD13 - All of Lincoln County except Dresden)

• Jenny Mayher (Candidate For LD 46 - Towns of Bristol, Damariscotta, Monhegan, Newcastle, Nobleboro)

• Wayne Farrin (Candidate for HD 47 - Towns of Alna, Jefferson, Whitefield and Wiscasset)

• Pam Swift (Candidate for HD 62 - Town of Somerville)

• Walter Voskian (Candidate for Lincoln County Commission Dist. 2 - Towns of Bremen, Bristol, Monhegan, Nobleboro, South Bristol and Waldoboro)

• Barbara Cray (Candidate for Dist. Atty)

• Natasha Irving (Candidate for Dist. Atty)

• Todd Brackett (Candidate for Lincoln County Sheriff)

Additionally, Devon Murphy-Anderson, executive director of the Maine Democratic Party, will address attendees.

“Our Democratic caucuses are grassroots organizing at its best, with neighbors and fellow Democrats in towns across the state coming together to hear from candidates, organize for this very important election year, and conduct important town committee business,” said Keith Mestrich, chair of the Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC). “The electoral stakes in 2026 could not be higher and this caucus is our kickoff for our important work this cycle.”

LCDC will also collect items for the organization’s Food Pantry Project, which has collected thousands of pounds of food and household and pantry items for food pantries around Lincoln County. Requested items include paper towels, toilet paper, coffee and tea, hot/cold cereal and canned soups.

The event is free and open to all registered Democrats in Lincoln County. Visit Secure.actblue.com/donate/2026caucus for an optional but requested RSVP link.

Maine’s primary election will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

Complete information about the caucuses, LCDC, its meetings, and other activities can be found at Lincolncountydemocrats.com. Questions can be emailed to info@lincolncountydemocrats.com.