John Henkelman Receives AFL-CIO Endorsement
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Rebecca Flood Andrews, Rebecca Flood Andrews for Maine House 141, rebecca@rebecca4maine.com, 207-719-0092
John Henkelman, John for Maine House 143, John@JohnForMaine.com, 207-608-9249
Maine AFL-CIO Endorses Slate of Candidates for Sanford and Springvale House Districts
SANFORD, ME - Candidates Rebecca Andrews (House District 141) and John Henkelman (House District 143) announced that they have received the full endorsement of the Maine AFL-CIO for their campaigns to represent the people of Sanford and Springvale in the 133rd Maine Legislature.
The Maine AFL-CIO, representing over 40,000 working Mainers across the state, grants endorsements to candidates who demonstrate a steadfast commitment to supporting working families, protecting union rights, advocating for fair wages, and addressing the rising cost of living.
With this unified slate of endorsements, working people in Sanford and Springvale have strong champions in all three local House districts.
"I am deeply honored to earn the trust and endorsement of the Maine AFL-CIO," said Rebecca Andrews, candidate for House District 141. "Working families are the backbone of our community. In Augusta, I will fight to protect workplace safety, secure fair wages, and ensure every worker in Sanford, Springvale, Shapleigh, and Newfield has the opportunity to thrive."
"The labor movement built Maine's middle class, and it is a privilege to stand with the working people of the Maine AFL-CIO," said John Henkelman, candidate for House District 143. "In the 133rd Legislature, I will work tirelessly to champion policies that put working people first, strengthen our local workforce, and keep Sanford affordable for families."
The Maine AFL-CIO endorsement process involves a comprehensive evaluation of candidate questionnaires, voting records, and interviews regarding labor, economic, and workplace policy matters. Learn more at https://maineaflcio.org/news/endorsements.
The general election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
About the Candidates
Rebecca Andrews is running for Maine House District 141, serving parts of Sanford, Springvale, Shapleigh, and Newfield. Learn more at rebecca4maine.com
John Henkelman is running for Maine House District 143, serving South Sanford and parts of downtown. Learn more at JohnForMaine.com
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