Ross LaJeunesse for Maine

03/26/2020

Today I withdrew from the Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate and endorsed Sara Gideon.

Please see my Medium post for more information.

Thank you to everyone who supported my campaign.

I made the decision to run for U.S. Senate after a lot of thought and many conversations with my husband, Patrick, our family and friends…

03/14/2020

I just got home from a great forum hosted by the Ten Town Democrats. We had the opportunity to talk about the ongoing coronavirus response, rural health care, education, and more. We were were all disappointed that Sara Gideon did not attend the event. This will be a pivotal election: Mainers deserve debates.

03/10/2020

This was my first home.

We lived on Alfred road in Arundel until I was six years old, then moved to a house a few miles down the road that my parents built themselves.

We almost lost that home when the bank tried to foreclose on the mortgage. My mom cleaned the homes of wealthy families so we could get by.

I worked my way through college, before going to work for Senator George Mitchell.

If we don't get Maine and our country back on track, I may be the last generation to have a shot at the American dream.

That's not right. We need to stop giving corporations bigger tax breaks, and start doing more to help working families get ahead.

That's why I’m running for Senate. If you're with me, please share this story.

03/04/2020

Great news! 👍🏻

“Update: Fellow U.S. Sen. Democratic candidates and have responded to 's call for debates ahead of the state primary in June and said they support the idea. https://t.co/CIrdFVhjYm”

03/03/2020

U.S. Senate candidate Ross LaJeunesse is calling for a series of 16 public debates between Maine’s Democratic candidates seeking to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in November.

“Maine voters have a right to hear from the candidates,” said LaJeunesse, a former executive at Google. “Any candidate asking for a Maine voter’s vote should get in front of voters and explain why they’re running and what ideas they have for getting Maine and the country back on track.”

Ross LaJeunesse, who is among four Democratic challengers seeking to unseat Sen. Susan Collins, has called for debates in all 16 counties ahead of the June 9 primary.

03/03/2020

I knew I was a little different from the other kids growing up because made me as excited as Christmas! Voted in my hometown of Biddeford this morning and said thank you to my mom as she helped collect signatures to get me on the June 9th ballot for US Senate. Love you Mom!

03/02/2020

When I came out in 1990, you couldn't work at the State Department as an openly LGBTQ person, or serve in the military. So I never dreamed I'd see an openly gay presidential candidate. I'm so proud of Pete Buttigieg and what he accomplished -- for the Democratic party, for LGBTQ people everywhere, and for our country. Representation matters. I'd be honored to be the first openly gay man elected to the U.S. Senate.

03/02/2020

Another great day on the campaign trail with the Franklin County Democrats - Maine in Farmington. Thank you for your thoughtful questions! And petition signatures! :)

I look forward to seeing everyone again soon. Now, back to Biddeford!

02/29/2020

Some highlights from a great (and chilly!) day up north... Thank you to the Aroostook County Democrats for hosting me today, and to everyone in Fort Kent for offering such a warm welcome on a cold day.

I have to give a special shout-out to Darlene from Allagash -- I'm so happy we were able to meet!

I'm looking forward to meeting with the Franklin County Democrats - Maine tomorrow -- details on my events calendar.

02/27/2020

I want to wish a Happy 60th Birthday to the wonderful Yvonne Noury!

Yvonne is a key reason Patrick and I go to All Day Breakfast in Biddeford. She always has a smile on her face and pep in her step! Thank you Yvonne for supporting our campaign for . Have a great day!

02/26/2020

Hey everyone -- I just added a few events to my events calendar. Tomorrow evening, I'll be speaking with the Androscoggin County Democrats in Auburn. I'm heading up north on Friday and will meet with the Aroostook County Democrats Saturday morning in Fort Kent. On Sunday, I'll speak with Franklin County Democrats - Maine in Farmington.

Check out my events calendar for details and let me know in the comments if I can plan on seeing you. Be sure to bring questions!

02/22/2020

Took advantage of the warm weather today and went door-to-door gathering signatures in Biddeford. Meeting voters and talking with them about the issues is the only ethical way to run, and it's the only way to win!

Visit rossformaine.com/get-involved to get involved with our campaign -- I can't win this race without you!