Platner and Bellows make case for grassroots-powered change at Lewiston Town Hall At a Lewiston town hall event moderated by local state Rep. Mana Abdi, Democratic candidates Shenna Bellows and Graham Platner both struck a similar tone, arguing that Maine’s future depends on rebuilding politics around working people, grassroots organizing and the needs of families. “Organizing is how we win,” said Bellows.