The typo that cut off Clean Elections money ought to be corrected quickly, before changing the policy.
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Cote, Sweet lead Democrats in fundraising for governor’s race; Moody, Mason lead Republicans
Campaign finance reports filed with the Maine Ethics Commission show that Cote leads all gubernatorial candidates in fundraising with a total of $804,000 to date.
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Terry Hayes: Our state can’t afford any more divisive partisanship in Augusta
Most people running for office actually want to solve problems, but they need a partner in the Blaine House.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
For Susan Collins, independence means no more health care sector PAC money
The Maine senator should not accept any more such contributions until Mainers and all Americans have the care they deserve.
Posted inNews, Politics
Supreme Court upholds disclosure requirement for issue ads
A Colorado advocacy organization went to court to object to rules that had required it to reveal the names of its biggest contributors in campaign ads.
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Former Portland developer pleads guilty to federal campaign finance fraud
Michael A. Liberty may get prison time for funneling $22,500 into the 2012 presidential campaign using the names of nine employees and family members, prosecutors say.
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In Maine elections, big spenders weren’t always big winners
Tens of millions of dollars backed Maine candidates and causes, but in some cases, message and broader context mattered more.
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Democrats accuse Republican senators of misusing state and campaign funds
Sens. Andre Cushing and Ron Collins paid for lodging and travel costs with campaign money, then were reimbursed by taxpayers when they submitted expense statements to the state Senate office.
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Clinton outpacing Trump by 15-to-1 in Maine fundraising
Clinton’s top donors include a Cape Elizabeth real estate developer and Bangor horror writer Stephen King.
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Millions flowing into Maine to influence referendum results in November
Much of the $9.5 million came from out of state, and groups tied to the background check question took in the most.