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PublishedDecember 13, 2024
Maine sued over new voter-approved campaign finance limits
Supporters of the new law expected the challenge and hope to set a new Supreme Court precedent supporting the limits.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2024
Millions of dollars are pouring into the 2nd District showdown
Spending on the hotly contested congressional race will likely exceed $30 million this year.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2024
Question 1 would cap contributions to certain political action committees
Voters will be asked if they want to limit PAC contributions to $5,000. The measure is likely to be challenged in court if it passes.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2024
Maine lawmaker escapes penalty for repeatedly missing campaign finance deadlines
Officials said a 'quirk' in state law prevents the ethics commission from fining Rep. Richard Campbell's political action committee.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2024
Measure to limit PAC contributions in Maine could be headed for November ballot
If approved, donations from individuals and businesses would be capped at $5,000 in a calendar year in Maine. But the law would likely be challenged in court and, potentially, give the U.S. Supreme Court another chance to weigh in on campaign finance reform.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2024
Opinion: Censorship must be challenged; Question 2 must be challenged
Maine citizens have a right to be informed voters. Question 2 puts a muzzle on that right.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2023
Portland clean elections candidates have raised far more cash than traditional campaigns
The mayoral candidates using the new program, Justin Costa and Andrew Zarro, have gathered nearly twice as much money as the closest candidate not using the program.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2022
Defense contractor pleads guilty to making illegal contributions to Sen. Collins’ 2020 campaign
Martin Kao, CEO of Navatek, organized more than $200,000 in illegal contributions after Susan Collins helped the firm land an $8 million Navy contract in Maine.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2022
Commentary: Maine’s elections should not be decided by dark money, foreign governments
Over the next few months, Maine voters will be subjected to a barrage of ads, many of which will be attacks by out-of-state special interest groups. It doesn’t have to be like this.
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PublishedJune 28, 2022
Maine Voices: We won’t fix our problems if we can’t fix democracy
Majority policy preferences are ignored on abortion rights, gun safety, climate change and other issues because of unrepresentative government.
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