I have the pleasure of serving alongside Kristen Cloutier on the Sophia’s House Steering Committee — a group dedicated to creating a healing place that supports and empowers women who have survived addiction, trafficking and incarceration.

Cloutier’s strong call to lift up the vulnerable in this community shows through her work in that setting. Her passion and integrity drive her to do what is right, especially for the “least of these.” She leads with her heart and will work with anyone willing to do the same.

Because of her commitment and love for all of Lewiston, I strongly support her candidacy to represent District 60 in the State House. I hope others will join me in helping Kristen Cloutier get there on Nov. 6.

Sarah Gillespie, Lewiston