Nov 11, 2002 --

We are very proud of the hardworking, issues-based campaign we ran, our great organization, and an unbelievable number of supporters. We are proud that we never hid from the problems facing Maine and the rest of the country and we always thought first of the people of Maine.

We have much to be proud of, and I am so grateful for the thousands of people who donated time and money, who put up lawn signs, sent hand written postcards to their neighbors, or knocked on doors and gave voters the chance to have a say. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to be a candidate and to be part of a campaign we could all be proud of. The mood at our enormous election night party felt more like a victory than a defeat. It left us all wanting to use the great energy we gathered and to challenge our willingness to fight for these issues that will only be more critical in the future.

I have no idea what the future will bring for me but I want to thank you all for being such great supporters, hard workers, and good friends. Thank you for being willing to fight for what is good and right. I plan to continue this work in whatever way I can and look forward to linking arms with all of you again soon.

My Best,

Chellie more

A Surprise Visit from a True Believer
Commentary, Lewiston Sun Journal

Nov 10, 2002 -- ...the people who work so hard on their behalf have little of substance to gain. The person who goes out on a cold, dark night to hang a sign on a darkened door at the end of a snow-covered road is, rather, a true believer. more

TIMES RECORD: Potential for Greatness

Oct 31, 2002 -- Since Labor Day, The Times Record has received and published five letters to the editor supporting Sen. Susan Collins. During this time, we have received 29 letters supporting Chellie Pingree and published 13 of them; 10 more are excerpted on this page. If this is any indication, Pingree's going to carry our readership and perhaps the Mid-coast.

We hope she carries the state. more

DIRIGO ALLIANCE ENDORSES PINGREE
Social Justice Group Adds Name to Long List of Maine Organizations Behind Pingree

Oct 31, 2002 -- Portland - The Dirigo Alliance added its name today to a long list of Maine groups and organizations endorsing Chellie Pingree for U.S. Senate.

The Dirigo Alliance is a broad-based coalition of 14 Maine organizations representing over 80,000 thousand people statewide and dedicated to building progressive power in Maine. This is the first time in the organization's fifteen-year history that the group has decided to endorse a candidate for the U.S. Senate. more

MAINE'S WORKING FAMILIES RALLY BEHIND PINGREE
Laborers International Union Adds Name to Long List of Labor Endorsements for Pingree's U.S. Senate Race

Oct 29, 2002 -- Portland, ME - The Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) today endorsed Chellie Pingree for the United States Senate in her race against Republican Senator Susan Collins. more

Statement by Chellie Pingree on Paul Wellstone's Death

Oct 24, 2002 -- This is an unbelievably sad day. Paul Wellstone was my very good friend. He lived down the road from my grandfather's dairy farm and we have long shared a deep love of Minnesota. He was one of the first people to encourage me to run for higher office and he and Sheila have been mentors in the years we have known each other. more

KENNEBEC JOURNAL/MORNING SENTINEL: Chellie Pingree has earned seat in U.S. Senate

Oct 24, 2002 -- Maine voters have shown that they need a good reason before they are willing to turn an incumbent out of office. Chellie Pingree, the Democratic challenger for the U.S. Senate seat, gives them many excellent reasons to do so. That's why we are excited to endorse her in the Nov. 5 election against Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins. more

FIRST U.S. SENATE DEBATE HIGHLIGHTS CANDIDATES' VERY DIFFERENT PRIORITIES
Collins' Tendency to Say One Thing in Maine and Vote Another Way in Washington Contrasts with Pingree History of Taking on Tough Fights

Oct 19, 2002 -- Portland - The first U.S. Senate debate between Chellie Pingree and Susan Collins tonight highlighted real differences between the candidates and the votes they have cast on issues from education to protecting Social Security to health care. more

Chellie Pingree is committed to helping Mainers get relief from the high cost of prescription drugs. Reduced-Cost Prescription Drug Options in Maine Instructions for Traveling to Canada to Buy Prescription Drugs More Resources
Learn more about Chellie's proposed seven principles for national policies that truly reduce drug costs. Read Chellie's Congressional Testimony on Lowering Prescription Drug Costs