AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaine Senate Shake-Up: Maine Democrats moved fast after Graham Platner withdrew, setting a July 25 convention at Bangor’s Cross Insurance Center to pick a new U.S. Senate nominee, with county delegate meetings on July 18-19 and a July 27 deadline to submit the name. Delegate Rules: The party says all Democrats registered as of the June 9 primary can vote for delegates, with 601 delegates total (101 state committee members plus 500 from 16 counties). Candidate Spotlight: Nirav Shah held a Bangor town hall pushing universal health care and attacking Trump-era cuts as he tries to win over delegates ahead of the convention. Public Safety: The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety is running a “Drive to Save Lives” speed crackdown across the state through July 31. Health & Education: A new Kids Count report says Maine has seen the biggest decline in child well-being in the U.S. since 2019, citing weaker health and school outcomes. Community News: Maine Maritime Academy welcomed its new training vessel, the State of Maine, after more than two years without one.
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