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Convergence congratulates Democrat Sean Faircloth on his election to the Maine State House

Voters in Maine elected Sean Faircloth, former mayor of Bangor and State Legislator, to the
State House with a resounding 72% of the vote. Sean’s victory was critical to preserve the
narrow majority held by Maine Democrats in the State House.

Convergence worked on behalf of the Maine Democratic Party’s independent expenditure to create a direct mail and digital advertising campaign that emphasized the stakes of the election and Sean’s strong qualifications. Our campaign focused on voter education and encouraging voters to use early and absentee voting, including information about where and how to vote. Congratulations Rep. Faircloth!

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Note from Chris: Silver Bells and Silver Linings

Since November 5, I’ve looked for “silver linings” wherever I can find them. From truly important things like spending Thanksgiving with my relatives from North Carolina who were affected by Hurricane Helene, to trivial matters like finding a great parking spot (my wife’s superpower), silver linings are all around us. Give it a try yourself — it can really improve your outlook.

Convergence found some election-related silver linings this year. Working with dedicated partners from coast to coast, we were fortunate to lend a hand to important victories, including:

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Progressive Champion Delishia Porterfield Elected to Nashville Metro Council

Nashville voters sent a strong message that they won’t be cowed by the state legislature when they elected progressive Delishia Porterfield to an at-large seat on the Nashville Metro Council. Delishia received the most votes due to her focus on justice, equity, and defending democracy.

Convergence helped Delishia carry her message across the internet by creating videos that highlighted her experience, efforts to make Nashville a great place to live, and as Delishia says, her commitment to always choosing Nashville residents first.

Congratulations to Council At-large member-Elect Delishia Porterfield!