AUGUSTA — Monmouth native Scott Ogden has been named communications director for the Maine Democratic Party, Katie Mae Simpson, the party’s executive director, announced Aug. 15. Ogden, a longtime communicator at the federal level, will focus on the 2018 elections, including the gubernatorial race, Simpson said in a news release.
“We are excited to have Scott join our team,” she said. “His skills will be integral as the Maine Democratic Party shares our positive vision with Maine voters. Scott shares our love for Maine and our desire to elect people who will help build an economy that works for everyone. By using his skills to help us elect a Democrat to the Blaine House, he’ll help do that.” Ogden was raised in Monmouth, and graduated from Bowdoin College in 2010. He has been a longtime strategic communicator, having worked in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate — most recently serving as deputy communications director to U.S. Senator Angus King. He joins Cara Scozzafava, who serves as communications manager and digital director for the party.