Communications Director Sam Crankshaw

Samuel Crankshaw

Pronouns: he/him

Communications Director

Communications Department

Bio


Sam joined the ACLU of Maine in 2023. He works closely with the policy, development, and legal teams to engage activists, create messaging and outreach materials for legislative work, activate supporters, and distill complicated legal information for members, supporters, and media.

Before joining the ACLU of Maine, Sam worked in communications at the ACLU of Kentucky starting in 2019. Earlier, Sam worked for the City of Lexington, Kentucky, as a Graphic and Digital Communications Coordinator engaging residents on environmental issues and creating public engagement programs. Sam was on the design and planning teams for the 2018 Kentucky Bike-Walk Summit, and was the Deputy Field Director for a congressional campaign. Sam earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and French Language and Literature from Transylvania University, with a minor in studio art, and is a Transylvania Scholar.

Sam is a native of Lexington, Kentucky. He got involved with politics at a young age by canvassing and working the phones. In his free time, Sam enjoys biking, running, spending time with his 3-legged dog and great dane, painting, drawing, photography, and watching whatever the hot new binge show is.

Featured Work


News & Commentary
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  • Voting Rights|
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The Fight to Protect Maine Voter Data Heads to the First Circuit

The Trump administration is not sharing the true reasons for wanting sensitive voter data: to unlawfully build a national voter database to disenfranchise voters. We're fighting back.
News & Commentary
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  • Freedom of Expression|
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Students and Faculty Have the Right to Speak Without Fear

We're asking a federal court to ensure that students and faculty on college campuses can engage in free speech without fear of retaliation.