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Shenna Bellows

@shennabellows.bsky.social

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Bio: Maine Secretary of State and Democratic candidate for Governor. Prev: State Senator, Executive Director of HHRC Maine + ACLU of Maine

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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · Apr 2

My parents raised me with Maine values: If you want something, you work hard. No shortcuts, no excuses.

I’m ready to put in the work to win this race, protect our democracy and way of life, and deliver results for working Mainers.

🎥 Watch our new video and join the team at bellowsformaine.com.

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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · 15h

Truly fantastic crowd! Thanks for catching part of it.

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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · 16h

Courage is contagious. #NoKings

Secretary Bellows and friend with a No Kings sign.

Rep Lori Gramlich, Speaker Ryan Fecteau and Secretary Bellows at No Kings Day rally in Saco.

Secretary Bellows giving a speech as the crowd looks on.

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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · 16h

Amazing turnout everywhere! I was in Yarmouth, Saco, South Portland & Portland today. 250 years ago today, after the burning of Portland by the British, our ancestors said, “No King but God.” Today thousands of Mainers echoed our ancestors in saying No Kings. It was a good day for democracy.

SuperStorm93 @40n70w.bsky.social · 1d

The last several seconds of Maine Secretary of State @shennabellows.bsky.social’s inspiring words at the terrific #NoKings rally here in Saco, Maine. A huge turnout!

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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · 3d

Yesterday was a great day to celebrate what makes Maine great! After celebrating Maine businesses with the Maine Chamber of Commerce, we met with a group of Mainers in Bangor about what they want to see in our next governor.

Shenna with two state reps: Laurie Osher, Ambureen Rana

Shenna talks to members at the chamber of commerce

Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · 5d

On Indigenous People’s Day I’m proud to reiterate my support for tribal sovereignty on day one.

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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · 7d

I’m proud of where I come from. The working class taught me grit, gratitude, and how to stretch a dollar.

I’m fighting for a Maine where a hard day’s work means you can stand tall and sleep easy.

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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · 9d

Spending time with Mainers, getting to hear what’s on their minds, is my favorite part of running. From Lewiston to Brooksville, folks are concerned about the cost of living, protecting health care and preserving our democracy.

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Collins Watch @collinswatch.bsky.social · 10d

Photo of @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social with a @shennabellows.bsky.social sticker on his laptop at Bowdoin in 2014!

In favor of defeating Susan Collins before defeating Susan Collins was cool. (Photo via @nytimes.com: tinyurl.com/mtf4wzm2) #MEpolitics

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SiriusXM Progress @siriusxmprog.bsky.social · 19d

Coming up on the @deanobeidallah.bsky.social show:

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☎️: 866-997-4748
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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · 26d

Shana Tova to our wonderful Maine Jewish community! The Bellows campaign wishes you a time of reflection and new beginnings as we enter into the High Holy Days. 🍎🍯

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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · 27d

Had the best time this afternoon at Common Ground Fair.

It was so great to meet so many folks and celebrate what makes Maine great!

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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · 28d

Happy Sun Day Maine! ☀️

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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · 29d

Three Sun Day events in Maine this weekend! Let’s celebrate the amazing work that’s happening to advance clean energy and protect the climate even in the face of federal attacks!

Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 29d

Closing in on 500 events for Sun Day, and the only state we're missing is South Dakota! find yours at sunday.earth

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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · Sep 17

I stand by the integrity of Maine’s awesome state and local election officials. It’s absurd that DOJ is targeting our state when Republican and Democratic Secretaries across the nation are also fighting back to protect personal, sensitive voter data.

Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · Sep 16

🚨BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Justice filed lawsuits against Maine and Oregon Tuesday, escalating its campaign to obtain sensitive voter registration data from states across the country. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

DOJ Sues Maine, Oregon in Aggressive Move to Seize State Voter Data

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · Sep 15

When I say we’re going everywhere— this weekend proves it! Greenville, Dover-Foxcroft, Thorndike and Deer Isle!

I’m so energized to hear from all of you about what you’d like to see from Maine’s next governor- and I know together we can build a better future that works for everyone!

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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · Sep 12

Great news!

James Myall @jamesxmyall.bsky.social · Sep 12

Update on eligibility of COVID vaccine in Maine - new executive order from the Governor and directives from the state CDC and Bureau of Insurance should make it widely available and affordable. See FAQs here #mepolitics

www.maine.gov/covid19/

Home | Covid-19

www.maine.gov

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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · Sep 11

On the anniversary of September 11, we pause to remember the grief from that day and honor those who are no longer with us. We are forever grateful for the first responders who put their lives at risk to help their fellow neighbors. Never forget

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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · Sep 11

A school shooting in Colorado. A political shooting in Utah. Praying for all of the victims and their families today and for an end to gun violence and political violence. It doesn’t have to be this way.

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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · Sep 10

Had the best time yesterday with the Knox County Dems!

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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · Sep 9

No. Like I said the first time, go jump in the Gulf of Maine.

Maine Public @mainepublic.org · Sep 8

The Department of Justice says the detailed data is needed to ensure Maine is accurately maintaining its voter rolls. But Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, a Democrat, says the DOJ is overstepping its bounds as part of a "fishing expedition."
www.mainepublic.org/politics/202...

For a second time, Maine's Secretary of State rejects DOJ demands for voter data

www.mainepublic.org

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Emerge @emergeamerica.bsky.social · Sep 4

#EmergeAlums @jenagriswold.bsky.social, Stephanie Thomas & @shennabellows.bsky.social are holding it down as Secretaries of State. GOP keeps attacking voting rights, they keep fighting back. Here’s how:

NATIONWIDE SECRETARY OF STATES
EMERGE ALUMS STANDING UP FOR VOTING RIGHTS

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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · Sep 6

I ❤️ Maine

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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · Sep 2

📍 Portland to Freeport to Brunswick to Auburn to Winthrop to Brewer !

It was great to meet with so many of you and I was honored to hear your concerns. The challenges in our country are real but the compassion Mainers have for their neighbors inspires me. Happy Labor Day!

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Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · Sep 1

Great to see you!

Shenna Bellows @shennabellows.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day Maine! Today I’m traveling across the state to show my support for unions > corporations and workers > billionaires.

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