HCDC Press Releases

Pasta and Politics (Apr 8, 2008)
Nearly 120 Hancock County Democratic activists gathered in Hancock to prepare for the 2008 Maine Democratic Convention and the campaign season. Read More

STATE REP. CANDIDATE ELSIE FLEMINGS TO LAUNCH SERIES OF LISTENING FORUMS (Mar 18, 2008)
Listening Forums Will Give Residents of District 35 an Opportunity to Share Their Concerns, Perspectives, and Needs with Elsie Flemings Read More

Michaud calls for Impeachment of Cheney (Jan 10, 2008)
Congressman Mike Michaud's letter to Judiciary Chair John Conyers, calling for impeachment hearings for Vice President Richard Cheney. Read More

LOCAL DEM LEADERSHIP EXPANDS (Oct 29, 2007)
John Knutson steps down as Chair of HCDC. In accordance with HCDC bylaws, Vice Chair Dexter Bellows will succeed him. Read More

KNUTSON ELECTED STATE DEM LEADER (Aug 14, 2007)
John Knutson elected as Chair of the Maine Democratic Party. Read More

Hancock County Democrats Honor Volunteers (Mar 12, 2007)
At the Ruth Moss Night gala on March 10, 2007, HCDC honored volunteers Jean Devereux and Margaret Knutson with the 2007 Democracy Award. Read More

GREAT DEMOCRACY AUCTION BRINGS OUT DEMS AND BIDDERS (Aug 22, 2006)
A report on the 2006 Great Democracy Auction, Aug. 19, 2006. Read More

CERVONE:TABOR Will Not Provide Tax Relief (Jul 20, 2006)
Edmund Cervone, Policy Analyst for the Maine Center for Economic Policy, addressed the Hancock County Democrats on July 20, 2006 on the subject of TABOR. Read More

SEN. DAMON, REP. PINGREE REVIEW LEGISLATIVE SESSION (Jun 19, 2006)
State Sen. Dennis Damon and House Rep. Hannah Pingree reviewed the recently concluded legislative session for the Hancock County Democratics. Read More

Local Democratic Leaders Receive Vivian Powell Award (Jun 5, 2006)
HCDC Chair John Knutson and his wife Margaret Knutson were honored at the MDP Convention. Read More

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10/29/07
Ellsworth, Maine

LOCAL DEM LEADERSHIP EXPANDSÂ Â Â

Recently elected to the position of Maine State Democratic Party Chair, Hancock County's John Knutson has announced his resignation as Chair of the county committee in order to devote his full energies to the state party.Â "This is a tremendously important time for Democrats in Maine," said Knutson. "We have many exciting races ahead of us, including a critical US Senate race, and I'm honored to be working with so many talented and dedicated individuals."

In accepting Knutson's resignation on behalf of the HCDC membership, Bellows thanked Knutson for his leadership. "John has directed the growth of a County organization that is respected around the state. His initiative and tireless efforts have helped us achieve significant goals. The MDP will benefit from John Knutson's keen focus and wise administration. We will miss John's leadership in our County efforts, but we're confidant that we can build on the strong foundations we've established during his tenure."

Knutson was elected Chair of the Hancock County Democratic Committee in 2004.Â In accordance with committee by-laws, Dexter Bellows, current Vice Chair, will assume the Chair.Â HCDC members will vote at their November 15 meeting to fill the Vice Chair position, as well as an opening for delegate to the State Committee.

Information about the Hancock County Democratic Committee is available online at www.hancockdems.org, or by calling 664-6012.

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