Experts are increasingly convinced that November’s election will be marked by a chaotic legal and political landscape. Recent events, including Trump’s own unwillingness to commit to abiding by the results of the election, Attorney General William Barr’s embrace of the president’s groundless electoral fraud claims, and the unprecedented deployment of federal agents against protesters underscore the extreme lengths to which Trump may be willing to go in order to stay in office. Groups like ours are preparing for this possibility, and making plans to mobilize nationwide to demand that every vote is counted and that our democratic systems providing for a peaceful transfer of power are upheld.
There are concrete steps all of us should take right now. The most important thing we can do to ensure a one-term Trump presidency is to work towards a landslide victory for Joe Biden. That means getting out the vote in every county, every day through November 3. In addition to GOTV efforts, we need everyone to sign up for a post-election Count Every Vote mobilization effort near them, tentatively scheduled for 5 pm on Nov. 4, and get trained in nonviolent resistance and de-escalation techniques. Suit Up Maine is part of Protect the Results, a national coalition of voting rights and progressive advocacy organizations. Should Trump lose and then follow through on his threat to ignore the results of the election, we will support the effort to mobilize here in Maine.
VOTE
If you haven’t already cast your absentee ballot, return it NOW to your town clerk or to a drop box at your town office. Too much is at stake to risk a delay. Find what you need to vote absentee in our Voting FAQ.
GET OUT THE VOTE
Check out our complete list of GOTV opportunities organized by county.
SIGN UP FOR AN EVENT NEAR YOU
Check out the map and click on one of the 8 events in Maine to register. Events are tentatively scheduled for 5 pm Nov. 4. Registrants will receive email updates when it’s time to mobilize.
GET TRAINED
Monday, Oct 26
7:30pm How to Beat an Election-Related Power Grab hosted by Choose Democracy
Tuesday, Oct 27
12pm De-escalation Training hosted by Mainers for Accountable Leadership
7:30pm Training to Defend Democracy (part 2) hosted by Hold the Line
7:30pm How to Beat an Election-Related Power Grab hosted by Choose Democracy
Wednesday, Oct 28
7pm Sustained Pressure Webinar hosted by Protect the Results
7:30pm How to Beat an Election-Related Power Grab hosted by Choose Democracy
Thursday, Oct 29
5:30pm De-escalation Training hosted by Mainers for Accountable Leadership
Friday, Oct 30
7:30pm How to Beat an Election-Related Power Grab hosted by Choose Democracy
Sunday, Nov 1
3pm De-escalation Training hosted by Mainers for Accountable Leadership
Wednesday, Nov 4
12pm De-escalation Training hosted by Mainers for Accountable Leadership
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Suit Up Maine is an independent, all-volunteer grassroots progressive group that seeks to build a more informed and engaged electorate in Maine. Founded in 2016, Suit Up Maine is run by and for Mainers, and is not engaged in fundraising of any kind. Representing thousands of constituents across Maine’s 16 counties, Suit Up Maine raises awareness of and advocates for policies and legislation that promote equity and equality in civil rights, social justice, health care, the environment, education, the economy, and other areas that affect the lives of all people. Suit Up Maine is beholden to issues and action, not parties or politicians.
