Electing scientists who will use evidence and facts to fight climate change and fix our broken healthcare system, 314 Action is on a mission to elect more scientists to Congress, state legislatures, and local offices. As trained problem-solvers, STEM professionals are ready, willing, and able to find solutions for the significant challenges facing America in the 21st century. With a millions-strong grassroots network of engaged supporters in every part of the country, 314 works to promote scientific and evidence-based policy. 314 Action is excited to endorse Laurie Osher, an environmental scientist, for re-election.

The Maine AFL-CIO is a state federation of over 160 local labor unions representing over 40,000 working men and women and retirees across the state. They work to improve the lives and working conditions of our members and all workers in the state. They are dedicated to represent the interests of working people at the state and local level. They mobilize their members and community partners to advocate for social and economic justice, and they strive daily to vanquish oppression and make our communities better for all people—regardless of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, or ethnic or national origin.

The mission of Maine People’s Alliance is to create a world where everyone has what they need, contributes what they can, and no one is left behind. Over the past three decades, MPA has worked to build a powerful statewide grassroots movement for progressive social change. By forming community with people from all walks of life, we build power, inspire new leaders, heal divisions—particularly across lines of race—and win campaigns that change what is politically possible.

Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund (PPMEAF) is the nonpartisan advocacy and political arm for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England in Maine. The recent US Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe makes it crystal clear why we need legislators in Augusta who will protect safe, legal abortion, and we are proud to support candidates who are committed to protecting the right to make personal, private decisions about a person’s health care and pregnancy.

Founded in 1984, EqualityMaine has worked for four decades to promote full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) Mainers. We envision and are striving for a time when LGBTQ+ people and our families have full equality in the hearts and minds of Maine people and in all areas of the law.
By mobilizing our thousands of members to engage in the political process, we have won many victories for the LGBTQ+ and allied community in Maine. We have endorsed candidates for elected office for many years, from every political party, and from all over the state.

Maine Conservation Voters (MCV) cultivates and uses political power to conserve and protect Maine's environment. MCV helps pass laws that protect our environmental legacy, elects pro-environment candidates to office, and holds our elected officials accountable. To protect the environment, we need the right laws in place. To pass the right laws, we need to elect the right lawmakers. Maine Conservation Voters works to elect environmental leaders who will advocate for laws that protect Maine's natural resources, outdoor heritage, and climate future.

Maine Youth Power is an inclusive movement of young Mainers working in solidarity for human dignity, access and a livable future by building power across rural and suburban Maine.

The Sierra Club is the oldest and largest environmental advocacy organization in North America. Our mission is to explore, enjoy and protect the planet. The Maine Chapter, celebrating our 29th year in 2022, is a volunteer-run grassroots organization working to protect Maine’s wilderness heritage, fight global warming & promote smart growth, safeguard Maine’s clean water and coastline, promote clean air and energy efficiency, and support pro-environment candidates for public office.

Everytown for Gun Safety is the largest gun violence prevention organization in the United States, formed in 2013 through the merger of Mayors Against Illegal Guns and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. The non-profit advocates for stronger public safety policies—such as universal background checks, red flag laws, secure firearm storage, and restrictions on assault weapons—while opposing legislation that loosens gun regulations. To achieve its goals, Everytown conducts independent research on gun violence, litigates second amendment and firearms cases in court, mobilizes grassroots volunteers across the country, and supports political candidates who favor gun safety reforms.

The Maine Education Association is a member-driven professional union representing more than 23,000 educators statewide. MEA formed as an association in November 1859 and has been advocating for teachers and students for over 150 years. Educators know that Laurie Osher will fight to defend and improve Maine's public education system, as well as the MEA's core values of Democracy, Equal Opportunity, and Social Justice.

 

Moms Demand Action is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. We pass stronger gun laws and work to close the loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our families. We also work in our own communities and with business leaders to encourage a culture of responsible gun ownership. We know that gun violence is preventable, and we’re committed to doing what it takes to keep families safe.

LGBTQ Victory Fund works to change the face and voice of America’s politics and achieve equality for LGBTQ Americans by increasing the number of openly LGBTQ officials at all levels of government. Since 1991, Victory Fund has helped elect thousands of LGBTQ people to positions at all levels of government. These LGBTQ voices have made significant contributions to advancing equality for LGBTQ Americans – from passing non-discrimination laws to defeating amendments to ban marriage equality.

Maine Gun Safety Coalition, a 501.c.4 nonprofit organization, is a leading and trusted voice in Maine advocating for evidence-based, common sense gun safety legislation, at state and federal levels. We advocate for responsible gun ownership, not gun control. Our expertise, credibility, working relationships, and history of success make us a trusted partner in these efforts.​​​

The Maine Service Employees Association is a member-run union representing over 12,000 Maine workers. MSEA knows that it takes good legislation and accountable leaders to make meaningful change. We're all about making a difference and helping Maine people. Laurie Osher knows what it takes to get it done, and will be a powerful voice for Maine workers in the legislature.