Reed announces candidacy for Maine House District 106

Dana Reed of Windham, a Democrat, has announced
his candidacy for State Representative for House
District 106, representing Windham. FILE PHOTO

Dana Reed, a Democrat from Windham, has announced his candidacy for House District 106, which is made up of most of North Windham east of Route 302.

"From day one of my 28 year naval career, it was impressed upon me and my shipmates that when you're in the middle of an ocean, -you don't have a choice - you have to work together," Reed said. "That's the approach we need in Augusta. I'm running to make sure our kids can afford to live in Maine when they're done with school and do something about the outrageous cost of living."

Reed, a U.S. Navy veteran, a retired pastor and school teacher, along with his wife Katherine, raised his children in the Windham schools and were active participants in Boy Scouts of America.

He has spent decades serving others through his work as a Navy Chaplain, a pastor, a counselor and an educator. He was a founding member of the Be the Influence coalition, after seeing the devastating impact the opioid crisis was having in Windham. Having spent his career listening to others, helping them achieve their goals, and building up communities large and small, Reed is eager to serve the Windham community in new ways in the Maine Legislature.

"I will work on the things that matter most to our town: an economy that works for every Mainer, jobs our kids can count on, and working across the aisle," said Reed.

Members of Windham’s current legislative delegation welcome Reed’s candidacy.

"I have known Dana Reed for over 20 years. I have always admired his compassion for others," said District 106 State Representative Mark Bryant. "He has spent his career helping others as a veteran, pastor and educator. He is a great listener and demonstrates kindness and respect. He understands the needs of people and works tirelessly to provide solutions to the issues that affect many of us in our town of Windham and the state of Maine. Dana is a man of integrity and I sincerely support him to become Windham's next State Representative for Windham."

State Senator Bill Diamond agrees with Bryant’s assessment.

"I'm pleased to support Dana Reed because I believe he will represent Windham in a consistent bipartisan manner and, if elected, he will listen and give consideration to the concerns of all Windham citizens including Republicans, Democrats and Independents," Diamond said.

Reed’s name will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. Absentee ballot request forms are now available at the Windham Town Office.

The Maine District 106 State Representative seat is currently held by Bryant, who is term-limited. <