Vote Mary Shannon Lindstrom for Scarborough | Letter
Scarborough Resident Endorses Mary Shannon Lindstrom for District 124 in 2026 Maine House Race
A letter to the editor in the Maine Press Herald on March 24, 2026, saw a Scarborough resident, Katy Foley, publicly back Mary Shannon Lindstrom for the state‑house seat representing District 124. The letter, published in the paper’s politics section, called Lindstrom a candidate of “exceptional character, dedication and proven service” to the community.
Lindstrom, who has long lived in Scarborough, has built a public‑service résumé that includes a stint on the town’s school board and active participation on various volunteer committees. In her letter Foley noted that Lindstrom “does the heavy lifting, thoroughly researches the issues and listens intently to the concerns of residents,” and praised her “highly ethical” approach to governance, stating that she “treats every person with respect and approaches governance with complete transparency.” Foley also emphasized that Lindstrom, according to the letter, “never compromises her values for political expediency.”
The endorsement comes as the state‑house campaign season heats up. District 124 is one of the 151 seats in the Maine House of Representatives that will be up for election in 2026. Candidates in the district are campaigning on a mix of local priorities, including education funding, economic development, and infrastructure improvement.
Lindstrom has positioned herself as a candidate who understands the values of her constituents. Her background on the school board, for example, gave her direct experience with the challenges faced by Maine’s public schools, while her volunteer work has connected her with a broad range of community groups.
The letter itself, signed by Foley, reads: “I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Mary Shannon Lindstrom for Maine State House representative in District 124. Finding true leadership is challenging. Shannon stands out as a person of exceptional character, dedication and proven service to our community.” Foley added that the state‑house should have a legislator “who understands local values, possesses a commitment to public service and commands the work ethic to deliver real results.”
Lindstrom’s campaign, while still in the early stages, has begun to gather endorsements from local community leaders and organizations that echo Foley’s assessment of her integrity and dedication. Her opponents in the primary will be announced later this month, and the campaign is expected to ramp up as the primary date approaches.
The Maine Press Herald will continue to cover the 2026 election, including candidate statements, campaign developments, and primary results, as the state moves toward a new legislative session.
