Community Endorsements for Charles
Rep. Mike Sylvester, Maine House District 37
"When I decided not to run for my 4th term, I was hoping someone would run who had a different lived experience and could bring a new voice to Augusta. Charles is just the kind of person that I was hoping would fill my seat. He’ll uphold the values of our district with honest leadership"
Sierra Club of Maine
Charles is the only candidate in this race endorsed by Sierra Club
“Sierra Club is a leading advocate for environmental protection, for the preservation of public lands, and for a fossil-free energy future. We are committed to finding an equitable, inclusive and just path forward. We highly value the commitment of candidates to our shared goals, and through our endorsement process we seek to encourage and support candidates with these values.” — Claudia King, Political Team Chair, Sierra Club Maine
LGBTQ Victory Fund
“LGBTQ Victory Fund is pleased to endorse Charles Skold for State Representative. Charles has demonstrated a commitment to addressing the real concerns of constituents in District 119. When he wins this election, Charles will become a vital LGBTQ voice in Maine’s legislature and a strong advocate for equality.” —Mayor Annise Parker, President & CEO of LGBTQ Victory Fund
Pious Ali, City Councilor At-Large and Mayor Protem
“Charles has a record of local advocacy here in Portland. He will listen to community input and is committed to helping create a better future for all of us."
Shay Stewart-Bouley, District 1 Charter Comissioner
“In these unsettling times, we need representation that will work on behalf of all Portland residents. We need someone who will center the voices of those with lived experiences as well, and I am confident that with a solid commitment to housing, climate and LGBTQ issues, Charles will be that advocate. We need his voice in our Capitol, which is why I am enthusiastically endorsing Charles for House District 119.”
April Fournier, City Councilor At-Large
“Charles is committed to working on behalf of ALL our residents to ensure that Portland and Maine are a safe and stable place to live, work, and raise families. This commitment is demonstrated by his support for renewable resources to protect our environment, his commitment to youth and their futures by helping to close Long Creek and end youth incarceration, and focus on supporting and defending the rights for historically marginalized communities. Charles will be an important voice for our community in Augusta and I am proud to endorse him for House District 119.”
Pat Washburn, Charter Commissioner At-Large
"I've seen Charles in action. He brings people together and helps them move forward, with special concern for the vulnerable members of our community. I know he will keep showing up and doing the work for all the people of Portland."
Marpheen Chann, Charter Commissioner At-Large and author
“Charles has the skills and experience to represent the district and has been involved in the community in many ways.”
Andrew Zarro, local business owner and District 4 City Councilor
“Charles has demonstrated time and again his commitment to meeting the needs of our community as the Chair of the Portland Democrats, balancing the varied interests and perspectives of the party in Maine’s largest city. From climate to housing to LGBTQ+ representation, I know Charles will be a strong advocate in Augusta for all of us here in Portland. He will center the lived experiences of his constituents in his work, and I know he will fight for what is right. Portland will be proud to have Charles represent us in our capitol.”
Travis Curran, community advocate and recent candidate for City Council At-Large
“Charles understands that the major issues Portland faces can be solved through regional solutions in Augusta. As someone who works in the restaurant industry and rents in this city, I trust Charles will represent us and our interests in the State House.”
Maggie Wolf, resident of Munjoy Hill and member of Portland Climate Action Team
“I am very happy to support Charles for State Legislature. I have known Charles for several years through our work together on the Portland Climate Action Team, a volunteer group of Portland residents dedicated to working with the City of Portland to reduce greenhouse gases. Charles has brought his excellent communication skills, dedication, and great ideas to this public service and I look forward to his continued good work at the state level.”
Emma Westwater, Munjoy Hill resident who worked with Charles on the Maine Democratic Campaign in 2020
"Our generation is demanding action on issues like climate and housing, and I know Charles will do a great job fighting for us all."
Markos Miller, public school educator, Munjoy Hill resident, and Co-Chair of Franklin Street Committee
“Charles has the forward-looking approach that is needed to bring stakeholders to the table and spur partnership as we work together to make a greater city for all of us.”
Dick Anderson, Longtime resident at 75 State Street, former commissioner of the Maine Department of Conservation and former executive director of Maine Audubon.
“Charles will have new ideas and new approaches to many issues that face Maine right now. He is also a good listener and will go out of his way to create opportunities for all of us to give him input.”
In 2020, Charles ran in the Democratic Primary Election for State Representative. Here are some of the groups that supported him. Charles plans to seek their endorsement, and others, again in 2022.
Maine People’s Alliance endorses Charles!
We are proud to be endorsed by
Maine Youth for Climate Justice
Sen. Justin Chenette Endorses Charles!
