campaign finance Archives - Centralmaine.com

Sanders, Trump lead pack in Mainers’ donations to presidential candidates

The state is seeing heightened campaign activity among the eight Democrats still in the running for their party’s nomination.

The departure of Republican Bradford Pattershall has left the campaign-finance oversight panel shorthanded as a busy election season heats up.

by Chellie Pingree February 14, 2020February 14, 2020

We need to rebuild access to the ballot box and push for Senate action on House-approved reforms.

by Justin Chenette February 8, 2020February 8, 2020

New reforms mean that no longer will we have a political system of the lobbyist, by the corporation and for the bottom line.

A Washington, D.C., nonprofit alleges an illegal contribution was made to the 1820 PAC, which was created to help reelect Maine Sen. Susan Collins.

by James Kilbreth February 3, 2020September 14, 2020

Let’s push to bar corporations from funding state-level candidates and PACs that engage in state elections.

Supporters say the measure would protect election integrity and prevent deception of voters, but some lawmakers raised free speech concerns.

The top Democratic challenger to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins releases her latest fundraising numbers.

by Joshua Gear December 3, 2019December 3, 2019

Weaker campaign finance laws have enabled insurers and Big Pharma to create a system that benefits only them.

by Jim Fossel December 1, 2019November 29, 2019

England has a system that allows people to contribute to campaigns, but dictates how much candidates and parties can spend.