Come to Maine and knock doors! Face-to-face conversations with voters can swing this election in Jared Golden’s favor.
Self-Organized Canvasses
Have your own ride, or carpooling with friends? Have a flexible schedule, and traveling midweek? All ME-02 campaign offices have regularly scheduled canvasses on easy-to-use MobilizeAmerica.
RSVP for canvass shifts and see where others are going on our interactive Google map and canvass tracker spreadsheet.The Golden campaign has asked that we fan out across Maine: please check the map and spreadsheet before you RSVP for a canvassing shift.
Lewiston/Auburn GOTV canvasses are now full. Please select canvass shifts outside of Lewiston.
If you want to canvass during a non-scheduled times, contact Campaign Liaison/Canvass Coordinator Paula Joseph.
Carpool/Rideshare Canvasses
Carpool to Lewiston, ME (just 2-1/4 hours from Boston) with other volunteers from the greater Boston area!
RSVP to carpool/rideshare canvasses on the rideshare canvassing hub, then chat about ridesharing/carpooling on the online discussion board. Meet in Boston, or meet us at the campaign office.
Questions?
- Traveling from Massachusetts, and have a question about a canvassing trip? Contact Campaign Liaison/Canvass Coordinator Paula Joseph
- Live in Maine, and have a question about a canvassing trip leaving from somewhere in Maine? Contact Swing Left Maine canvassing coordinators.
Canvassing for the First Time in ME-02?
Want to learn more? Email us for Erin’s How to Canvass in ME-02 Video.
Fellow volunteer Erin of Maine put together this amazing presentation for potential canvassers. Perfect if you want to get involved, and want to learn more about ME-02 and Jared Golden. If you are feeling nervous as a first time canvasser (or first time ME-02 canvasser), this presentation will tell you what you need to know, including the script and basic canvassing how-tos.
We also recommend watching How to Canvass and Swing Left Academy’s training videos.
More Information about Canvassing
- ME-02 regularly scheduled canvasses on MobilizeAmerica
- ME-02 calendar
- General information about canvassing and ridesharing/carpooling
- ME-02 campaign offices (including nearby restaurants, hotels, and more)
- MiniVan canvassing app
- Canvassing Q&A
- The Last Weekend
Want to stay over? Check out travel resources.
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