Two years back, I was deeply frustrated with the political leaders in Maine and Lewiston. Every time I read a local headline, I was embarrassed, saddened and shocked. Then, a young man who was running for mayor of Lewiston, Ben Chin, inspired me to get involved politically — for the first time in my life. […]
Melissa Stevens
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Stevens understands real-life issues
As Peggy Rotundo retires this year, I hope that the voters in District 59 will vote for Melissa Stevens on June 14 to represent them. Just as Rotundo was, I have known Stevens to be a fierce advocate for the people in the city of Lewiston, particularly for the most vulnerable residents. Like me, Stevens […]
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Stevens will work hard
I am happy to be supporting Melissa May Stevens to represent myself and my neighbors in District 59 in the state Legislature. I looked up to Peggy Rotundo and her hard work and dedication in Augusta, and I want a strong woman like Stevens to follow in her path. Stevens is fearless and committed to […]
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Stevens has overcome much
On primary day, I am voting for Melissa Stevens, running in House District 59. Too many people in Augusta have no idea what it means to struggle. Stevens has overcome so much to raise her young family. Many politicians talk about poverty. Few have gone through it. Fewer choose to make sure others never have […]
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Stevens dedicated to building resources
I will vote for Melissa Stevens to represent District 59 in the Maine State Legislature. She has worked for low wages and survived domestic abuse and overcome those challenges to graduate from college and start her own business here in her hometown. She has dedicated herself to building resources in this community, especially for those […]