End Citizens United (ECU), a leading national anti-corruption organization, today endorsed Hannah Pingree for Maine Governor. Pingree is centering accountability and affordability in her campaign.
“Working families are tired of paying more for basic necessities while corporations rake in record profits and billionaires get another tax handout,” said End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller. “Hannah Pingree is running to change who has the power in our politics and our economy. She’ll take on the powerful interests that use their money and influence to get their way, and put everyday people first. We’re proud to endorse Speaker Pingree, and we look forward to helping her win in November.”
“Our system is set up to serve special interests over everyday people,” said former Maine Speaker of the House Hannah Pingree. “That’s why we keep seeing costs go up, while too many politicians put the interests of powerful corporations and wealthy donors ahead of Maine families. I will focus on making sure people can access health care, housing, quality education, and every other basic need without facing devastating bills and price gouging. I’m grateful to be working with End Citizens United to make this happen.”
Hannah Pingree is a lifelong Mainer and public servant who served eight years in the State House, including as the second woman ever to become Speaker of the House. She built a reputation as a leader who stands up to greedy corporate interests and champions working families across Maine. Pingree has also led a small business, a local housing organization, and the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future under current Governor Janet Mills.
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For 11 years, End Citizens United (ECU) has been dedicated to combating the two biggest challenges facing our democracy: the corrosive impact of Big Money in politics and attempts to block access to the ballot box. Since its founding in 2015, ECU has had over 1.4 million donors with an average donation of just $14. The group has more than four million members nationwide and is one of the nation’s leading anti-corruption organizations.
