About Democracy Maine.

Democracy Maine works to make government more equitable, inclusive, and accessible by improving elections, protecting and engaging voters, increasing civic engagement, and reducing the influence of private money in politics. Democracy Maine is a collaboration between three nonpartisan organizations — League of Women Voters of Maine, Maine Citizens for Clean Elections, and Maine Students Vote — that partner on advocacy and education efforts.

As Democracy Maine, we work together and with other partners to make government more equitable, inclusive, and accessible by improving elections, protecting and engaging voters, and reducing the influence of private money in politics.

About Maine Students Vote.

Maine Students Vote encourages young people to become civic leaders and life-long champions in their communities.

Maine Students Vote is a network of students and adults that are focused on increasing election engagement and civic participation on college campuses and high schools in Maine. We support campuses and schools in developing voter education materials, organizational action planning, training and mentoring civic leaders, and coordinating get-out-the-vote efforts. We have been on the ground since 2015, and work collaboratively with other national and local youth voting organizations.

This is a nonpartisan initiative that is focused on being a trusted resource for all Maine communities.

EMILIA TOTH (she/her)

Youth Programs Manager

Emilia has lived in Maine since 2022 and recently graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a BA in Women and Gender Studies and a BA in English. She started as an intern with Maine Students Vote, where she found a passion in organizing and working with young people to create a better future for all. Emilia became involved in community organizing and advocacy in high school, when she lived in Nashville, TN. Now a proud New Englander, she is devoted to supporting the next generation of youth leaders and creating opportunities for students to participate in civic engagement work.

Nico Martinez Nocito (they/them)

Teen Organizer

Nico Martinez Nocito (they/them) is a recent high school graduate and past LWVME intern passionate about activism and social change. They’ve previously worked with Civics Unplugged and JustME for JustUS and are thrilled to be returning to the organization that sparked their advocacy journey. In their free time, Nico enjoys writing, reading, and acting in local theater productions.