Abbott for Governor - Press Center

2010-03-10 18:17

Abbott submits 2,500 petition signatures
AUGUSTA March 10, 2010 – Steve Abbott, who announced his candidacy for Maine Governor on January 12, 2010, is now officially on the June 8th primary ballot. Abbott submitted 2,500 signatures to the Secretary of State’s office, which notified him late today that he has qualified for the ballot.

2010-02-06 16:58

"This was a great show of support, and I'm honored to have the backing of so many Bangor area Republicans," said Steve Abbott. "Since this campaign started three weeks ago, the response has been tremendous across the state. "

2010-02-05 12:06

"The web has changed the way we communicate with each other. New technologies have opened up lines of communications between candidates and voters that never existed before."

2010-01-19 16:52

Steve Abbott assembles group of veteran Maine campaign staff

January 19, 2010 – Steve Abbott today announced his campaign staff – a seasoned group of Mainers with statewide and national campaign experience.

“I’m very pleased to have so many experienced and capable hands joining me in this campaign,” said Abbott. “They’re all from Maine, most have spent some time in public service on behalf of Maine people, as well as in the private sector. Most important, they all have as deep a love for this state as I do.

2010-01-14 00:00

Also attends Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce breakfast in Auburn

January 14, 2010 – Steve Abbott made his race for Maine Governor official today by filing the required paperwork at the State Ethics Commission offices in Augusta. After an unprecedented 500-plus people attended Abbott’s three campaign kick-off events in Portland, Orono, and Presque Isle earlier this week, Abbott is now on the campaign trail.