Maine citizens have a right to be informed voters. Question 2 puts a muzzle on that right.
campaign finance
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Politics
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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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
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.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Gov. Mills continues to outraise LePage in governor’s race
Gov. Janet Mills has more than double the amount of money raised by former Gov. Paul LePage and more than triple her Republican challenger’s totals for the last month.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Cutler donations shine light on how we fund campaigns
As Maine politicians rush to return his donations, let’s remember that ‘dark money’ is a bigger problem than individual donors.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Protect Maine elections from foreign influence
A citizen initiative would close the loopholes that leave our referendum system vulnerable to abuse from overseas governments.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Giuliani associate gets year in prison for soliciting foreign donation to Republicans
Igor Fruman admitted to soliciting a million dollars from a Russian entrepreneur to donate to Republicans in Nevada, Florida and other states as part of an effort to launch a recreational marijuana business.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Clerks seek to shift municipal campaign finance filings to Maine Ethics Commission
Municipal officers say the state agency has the expertise to deal with reports required for local political campaigns.