Cain seeks seat in U.S. Congress

    Emily Cain (D-Orono) is a candidate for the U.S. House in Maine’s Second Congressional District.
In Emily’s travels around the district, she says three basic issues are always popping up: jobs and the economy, gridlock in Washington, and Medicare and Social Security. Those are three of her highest priorities.
To create more opportunity for Maine people and get the economy moving, Cain says investments must be made in public education, renewable energy, and infrastructure like roads and bridges, broadband and cell phone towers.
“We need an economy in Maine that works for everyone. Too many Maine families are on the edge,” said Cain. “It is essential that we raise the minimum wage and achieve equal pay for equal work. We have to lower student debt in this country, and provide small businesses the tools they need to grow throughout Maine and create good jobs.”
During her time in Augusta, Cain has earned a reputation as someone who works across the aisle to find common ground on tough issues and budgets. She says stubbornness and fighting in Washington are getting in the way of progress, and it’s time to change that.
“We’ve had enough fighting in Washington. When it comes to getting things done for Maine people in Congress, being a fighter isn’t enough,” said Cain. “We need leaders who know how to work across the aisle and who don’t play personality politics. Working together is our responsibility as elected officials. The people of Maine expect it. That’s why they elect us — to do a job.”
Cain also says she hears about Medicare and Social Security along the campaign trail, with individuals worried that those programs will be gutted to pay for other services in the federal budget.
“As a member of Congress, Maine people can count on me to protect Medicare and Social Security at every turn, period,” said Cain. “I will make sure Medicare is available to the people who need it every day. These programs are more than necessary — they are essential to daily life for so many Mainers, and I guarantee that I will work to protect these programs in Washington.”
Cain has spent 10 years in the Maine Legislature and is excited about the prospect of representing Maine’s Second District in Washington because of her optimism about Maine.
“I am running for Congress because I am optimistic about Maine and because I believe it is always better to be part of the solution than part of the problem. There is more good going on in our communities across Maine than bad, and every day that I am in Congress I will focus on ways to give more opportunity to Maine people and get our economy moving.”
While some primaries offer similar candidates with similar views, Cain says that there are clear differences in the Democratic primary for Congress this year.
“I think there are clear differences in this primary,” said Cain. “ My record is clear. I’m proud to have a 90 perccent lifetime rating on environmental issues from the League of Conservation Voters. I’m proud to have stood up for Maine women and Maine families, protecting a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions with her doctor every single time. And I have never wavered in my support to extend equality under the law to all Maine people. These are core Democratic values that I firmly believe are important differences in this primary.”
Cain lives in Orono with her husband, Danny Williams. Emily earned her degree in vocal music education from the University of Maine, and has worked at UMaine for 10 years. She was first elected to the Maine House of Representatives, representing Orono in 2004.
For more information, please visit www.cainforcongress.com.