Nicole Grohoski

I was raised in Ellsworth and continue to call Hancock County home, drawn by our vibrant community and the beautiful waters, mountains, coast, and woods that make Maine special.

In my two terms serving as State Senator for much of Hancock County and my two terms serving in the House of Representatives before that, I have been a fierce advocate for Maine people and our shared environment. I've worked hard to improve life here at home, including voting to:

• Guarantee healthcare access for people with preexisting conditions, end surprise medical bills, and rein in Big Pharma

• Lower your cost of living by increasing the homestead exemption and property tax fairness credit

• Better fund our schools; increase pay for teachers, ed techs, and support staff; and invest in career and technical education

• Invest in infrastructure like roads, bridges, drinking water, broadband, and housing

• Protect the sustainability of our marine resources and the livelihoods of the people who depend on them

• Support veterans and first responders

• Tackle PFAS, lead, and arsenic poisoning of our land and water

I am proud of the advancements the Legislature has made for Maine people through our policies and efforts to work together, regardless of where we are from or our personal beliefs.