Maine Senate Democrats shelve resolution honoring slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk

By: Lauren McCauley

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: March 13, 2026

Words: 494

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Democrats in the Maine Senate on Thursday rejected a resolution honoring the legacy of Charlie Kirk, the conservative influencer who was shot and killed while speaking at a college campus in Utah last year.

While Republicans introduced the statement to pay tribute to his life and work, a Democratic lawmaker highlighted several of Kirk’s discriminatory statements and positions.

The resolution which was read and adopted by the Maine House of Representatives last …

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