Michelle Conners
Candidate for Maine State House District 136
Alfred, Lyman, & Waterboro

About Michelle

I’m running for State Representative because...

I am a librarian and mom who's passionate about intellectual freedom, women’s rights, and education.

Born in NY, I spent my school years in Florida before returning to NY for college. I attended Adelphi University earning a BA, majoring in English and Communications and minoring in political science. I attended Queens College and earned my MLIS (Masters in Library and Information Science). I earned my PhD in Public Policy from the University of Southern Maine. I met my husband as an undergrad and we moved from NY to Maine in 2013 when he transferred for his job as an air traffic controller, transferring to the Portland Jetport. We have two amazing kids (7 and 4).

I'm running for State House because I want to give back to the community I love so much. I will be a voice of reason in Augusta. I will support freedom of speech, fact-based policies, and economic measures to ensure that people who work hard can afford to care for their families.

On the Issues

Whether we’ve been in Maine thirty years or three, there are things we all need and deserve.

Safeguarding Democracy

We choose democracy and with it a solemn duty to defend the U.S. and Maine Constitutions and the rule of law against all threats, foreign and domestic.

Women's Rights

Women must have Constitutional rights to equality and the freedom to make their own decisions about their reproductive rights, including the right to an abortion. We support fairness in the workplace, and freedom from discrimination, violence, and harassment.

Lifelong Education and the Development of Vibrant Communities

Democracy depends upon a high-quality, accessible, and effective system of lifelong education.

Labor, Workforce, and a High-Road Economy

A strong and diverse Maine workforce with access to quality training, dignified and safe working conditions, and fair compensation, with the ability to impact all three through a united voice, is critical for employers to attract and retain the talent needed to thrive and grow

Endorsements

Sonya Durney, President of the Maine Library Association and Waterboro resident

"From her valuable volunteer work on MLA's [Maine Library Association’s] legislative committee to her tireless efforts in promoting digital equity and wage equity, Michelle consistently demonstrates a passion for advancing the fundamental values of our profession. Her advocacy extends not only to the policies and practices within libraries but also to broader societal issues. "

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