Hello, and thank you for reading the Indivisible Bangor newsletter.
Tonight, Matt Dunlap debates Paul LePage on WMTW, and the Dunlap campaign is hosting a watch party at their Bangor office at 7:30 p.m. This Sunday, October 4, Dani O’Halloran’s team is knocking doors in Brewer, and they could really use some help! Absentee ballots for the November 3 election start going out on Sunday, October 4, so request yours now if you haven’t yet!
A quick note: the Tuesday vigil location has changed. The time is still 11:00 am, but it is now at Broadway Park in Bangor due to sewer construction at the original location. We will let you know when it will be back at the Federal Building.
*and more canvassing! Canvassing for Mike Tipping, Amy Roeder, Aaron Dana, and Dani O’Halloran, as well as Hannah Pingree, Troy Jackson, and Matt Dunlap.
10/17 Canvass and Early Voting
Saturday, October 17
The membership of Indivisible Bangor has voted to use the 10/17 date as an opportunity to canvass for our candidates as well as to promote early voting. We are currently planning this event, so stay tuned for the mobilize link for more information and to sign up!
Below are the No Kings events in Maine:
No Kings: Vote Early [Waterville/Winslow/Oakland/Fairfield/Benton]
No Kings: Vote Early [with Audacity in Rockland, Maine]
No Kings: Vote Early – Machias, Maine
No Kings: Vote Early, Brunswick, ME
No Kings: Vote Early Eastport, ME
No Kings: Vote Early Farmington, ME
No Kings: Vote Early Lubec, Maine
No Kings: Vote Early – Saco, ME
Stop ICE in Newport!
Postcard Campaign
ICE is reportedly opening a facility in Newport at 12 Water St., which previously housed the Newport District Courthouse. The building is owned by lawyer Charles Cox.
On September 10, 15 clergy signed a letter that was delivered to Cox’s Bangor office, asking him to reconsider his decision to rent to an agency that “threatens the neighbors we are called to love” (Bangor Daily News, Sept. 10, 2026). The clergy requested that Cox respond by the following Tuesday, Sept. 15.
Cox has not responded.
We are asking people across the state to join us in a campaign to inundate Cox’s office with postcards.
The idea is to purchase multiple postcards. (The ones from the USPS are the cheapest. They come stamped and cost 73 cents each). Send one each day, each with a different message. You can use the ones on the page linked below or create your own. We suggest signing your first name only, no return address.
We’ve created a separate page that includes the letter that the clergy sent to Mr. Cox, the complete list of the instructions for this action, and the list of the 75 people who have died at the hands of ICE and CBP since Trump took office in January 2025. You can find that page here.
Contact Your Legislators about Health Care for All Mainers
Maine AllCare is working on their legislative strategy for 2027, including introducing a bill that would establish a health care planning board, a critical step in achieving universal healthcare coverage for all Mainers.
This bill will be sponsored by Rep. Michelle Boyer (Cape Elizabeth) and co-sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Teresa Pierce (Falmouth).
Maine lawmakers and legislative candidates need to hear from you now! We need as many voices as possible advocating for a publicly funded universal healthcare solution for Maine.
Sign up HERE to be part of their growing community of supporters.
Be an Election Worker this November
In Maine, citizens are needed to help administer the elections for their community. Every town and city in the state lines up citizen workers for every election. Working at elections can be a very enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Go here for more info! It’s a great experience!
People Powered Maine
Every campaign in Maine builds a volunteer network and throws it away the day after Election Day. People Powered Maine was built not to. They’re keeping volunteers organized town by town on healthcare, housing, wages, and hospitals, election year or not. And they don’t endorse: candidates answer volunteers’ questions, and each volunteer decides who to organize for.
PPM is looking for volunteers and local leaders in Penobscot County. Don’t see your town on the map? That’s your opening! Sign up to volunteer here! Want to lead a group? Email Mitchell at mitchell@peoplepoweredmaine.org.
Verify Your Registration and
Request your Absentee Ballot Now!
Vote411 has a handy site where anyone can click their state on a map and go to a site to verify their registration. For states without a verification tool, you will be connected to a directory of election offices in your state. The nationwide site is here. Vote411 sends Maine voters to the Maine.gov voter lookup. It is worth contacting your local town office if you are unsure of your voting status. It’s best to be sure now and make a plan!
Request your Absentee Ballot
Maine voters can request absentee ballots for the November 3 election now, and ballots start going out on Sunday, October 4. Go here for the form to request and go here for more information. Tell your friends!
According to the Maine Secretary of State, in-person absentee voting at town and city halls runs through Thursday, October 29, and all absentee ballots must be received by your town or city by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3.
And check out www.iwillvote.com/me for all sorts of great resources, a DNC site.
Happening Today, Thursday!
WMTW Debate Watch Party
Thursday, October 1 at 7:30 p.m.
From the Dunlap campaign:
On Thursday, October 1st, Matt is headed to the debate stage against Paul LePage. Join our staff, volunteers, and supporters at our Bangor office at 7:30pm as we gather to show our support for Matt as he holds Paul LePage accountable.
It’s our chance to rally together, celebrate our movement’s momentum, and talk about how we win this election. We’ll have the debate broadcasting live on the big screen, great food/drinks, and plenty of opportunities to get involved.
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors, a fully charged phone to post live updates on social media, and your favorite campaign gear (t-shirts, buttons, signs)!
Thursday, October 1, from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The debate starts at 8:00 p.m. on WMTW.
At 25 Hammond St in Bangor, ME 04401
Sign up here for more details!
Mark your calendar: the second debate is Thursday, October 15 on WABI and WAGM.
Thursday+ Phone Bank: Every Call Counts!
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT, Virtual. More information and sign up here.
Not just Thursdays, but also Sundays, Tuesdays, AND Saturdays!!!
Join the team and help the Maine Dems connect with voters across Maine! Whether you’re a returning volunteer or making your very first calls, they’d love to have you on the team. Every conversation gets us closer to defeating Susan Collins and electing champions for the working class, up and down the ticket.
Weekly Indivisible Zoom meeting
Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. ET. Join the weekly Zoom with Indivisible co-founders Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg. Register here on Mobilize.
Happening Tomorrow and Beyond
Knock Doors for
Dani O’Halloran in Brewer
Sunday, October 4 at 11:00 a.m.
Dani O’Halloran is running for re-election to the State House, and Ron, her treasurer and campaign assistant, writes that Brewer “is at best a deep purple swing district, and the Republicans are trying to flip it to their column.” He notes that Republicans have a significant voter registration advantage over Democrats in Brewer, and that about 270 Green Party voters and a large segment of Independents keep it purple. As Ron puts it, “Dani has been working hard but we can really use some help.”
Sunday, October 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
At the main parking lot at Indian Trail Park, off North Main Street, Brewer, ME 04412
Training provided. No experience needed!
Bangor: Get Out the Vote for Maine Democrats!
Starting Saturday, October 17 at 9:00 a.m.
This October, the Maine Dems Coordinated Campaign has to reach hundreds of thousands of neighbors to get out the vote and win this election, and they can’t do it without you! Every shift starts with a training, so no experience is needed. Questions? Contact cgould@mainedems.org or (617) 331-0272.
Saturdays and Sundays, October 17 through November 1, plus Monday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 3. Shifts run 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (the last Election Day shift runs 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.).
At the Matt Dunlap for Congress office, 25 Hammond St, Bangor, ME 04401
Saturday & Sunday!
Every week!
Canvassing Galore!!
Coordinated Campaign Canvassing for
Hannah, Troy, and
Matt, + Mike or Amy.
Bangor Canvassing
Orono Canvassing
Old Town Canvassing
Looking for canvassing opportunities outside of the Bangor area for the Coordinated campaign?
Click here to get to the main Mobilize page to see events and actions from Kittery to Fort Kent! You can search by town or click on the map (or just go to the map here!)
Want to canvass for Amy, Mike, or Aaron?
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Canvass for Amy!!
The Roeder campaign says canvassing is the proven best way to make sure friends and neighbors vote for Amy Roeder for State Senate District 9.
Every Saturday!!! Click here to sign up!
Canvass for Mike!!
Every Saturday!!! Click here to sign up!
Canvass for Aaron Dana?
Let’s help get Aaron Dana elected by talking to our neighbors! It’s the proven best way to get people out to vote. No experience? No problem, we’ll teach you.
Sign up here for Hancock County. Meet at Hancock Point Kayak Tours 58 Point Rd in Hancock, ME 04640,
Every Saturday, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Please Consider
Can you host volunteers during the elections?
From Maine Dems Coordinated Campaign:
As we enter the final stretch, our volunteer operation is accelerating fast. Every additional door knocked and every conversation held in these final weeks can shift outcomes. Our supporter housing network is key to making this all possible.
We’re working to refocus and expand our list of supporters who can host volunteers for shorter stays or during specific high-volume GOTV periods. If you’re able to help or have folks in your network who could help, even for a night or two, please fill out the supporter housing form below with just your email! Your response helps us place volunteers quickly and keep our field team fully deployed where they’re needed most.
FORM LINK: SUPPORTER HOUSING OPT IN
(For clarification, opting in only means that you are okay with receiving requests from out of state volunteers for supporter housing – not that you are guaranteeing anything!)
Sign Up to be a Nonpartisan Election Observer
The League of Women Voters of Maine deploys nonpartisan election observer volunteers to polling locations to check on the conditions, help resolve any issues, talk to poll workers, and offer our gratitude. We appreciate our election heroes and all the work that goes into running a smooth election cycle. Sign up here for training!
In fact, the LWVME has a lot of events and trainings planned for the upcoming election. Click here for that program in PDF format.
Take Action
❗Sign Elliot Benjamin’s midterm election petition, “November 3rd is a Final Test for Democracy,” here. It shares David Estey’s September 25 Bangor Daily News op-ed, “Vote for the America We Want on Nov 3rd.” If you agree, please sign and share it!
❗We are disappointed in Jared Golden for being one of 22 House Democrats who voted against the Lebanon War Powers Resolution bill. His vote fuels the escalation of the massive killings in Lebanon by Israel, and detracts from the potential final ending of Trump’s war with Iran. We urge Representative Golden to reconsider and vote for the Lebanon War Powers Resolution bill the next time that the vote comes up. Please consider signing this petition.
❗Stay tuned for tips and ideas for writing letters to the editor of local newspapers like The Bangor Daily News, The Portland Press Herald, and The Ellsworth American. A good number of older Mainers read the printed newspaper and they read the LTEs!
❗Sign up to volunteer with the Maine Democratic Party here.
❗Tell Congress to pass 100% Tax on payouts from Trump’s $1.8 Billion MAGA slush fund here.
❗Tell Congress to say no to payouts for insurrectionists here.
❗Tell Congress to protect the right to abortion, including medication abortion, and guarantee meaningful access to abortion for everyone, regardless of who they are or where they live, here.
❗Head over to take action on our site, or visit 5calls.org to demand Congress take action NOW!
❗Learn how to have a successful district office visit with the resources provided by Indivisible! Check it out here.
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Weekly Events
Indivisible Bangor Meeting
5:00 pm Every Wednesday @ Zoom
Vigils in the Bangor Area
Tuesdays
11:00 am @ the Broadway Park in Bangor NEW LOCATION
Due to sewer construction, this location has changed
Wednesdays
12:00-1:00 pm @ Orono town center – Details
Saturdays
12:00-1:00pm @ Ellsworth in front of Shaw’s
Wednesdays
12:00 @ Jared Golden’s office
6 State Street, Bangor, Maine 04401
Bangor Visibility Brigade
ACLU of Maine has a Know Your Rights list for Protesting on Highway Overpasses. Click here for that important information.
Fridays
4:00 pm @ Essex Street Overpass
Tuesdays & Bi-Weekly on Saturdays
2:30 pm @ Hammond Street Overpass
Our two Visibility Brigades this past week!
Indivisible Bangor
Do you want to become more involved? Would you like to help with the website and communications? Help organize events like rallies and visibility actions? Or do you just want to keep up with what we’re doing? Sign up to volunteer with Indivisible Bangor. Your level of involvement is up to you!
Weekly member meetings are on Zoom, with in-person meetings on the first Wednesday of the month. As always, check out our Bluesky and Instagram for the latest info.
