campaign finance Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Maine’s effort to limit some political contributions now before federal appeals court

by Rachel Ohm October 24, 2025October 26, 2025

The Maine attorney general’s office this week appealed a July ruling that a law approved last year by voters was unconstitutional. Supporters hope the case could lead to broader campaign finance reform.

Elections, Maine, Nation / World, New England, News, Politics

Janet Mills raises $1 million in first 24 hours after entering U.S. Senate race, campaign says

by Randy Billings October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

One of her primary opponents, Graham Platner, says he raised $500,000 in the last 24 hours. Candidates have until midnight Wednesday to file finance reports.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine PACs say campaign finance lawsuit is about free speech. The state says it’s about corruption

by Emily Allen May 22, 2025May 23, 2025

Magistrate Karen Wolf said she hopes to have a decision by July 15 on whether the state can continue enforcing limits on campaign contributions.

Maine, News, Politics

Rep. Jared Golden says ‘dark money’ group is partly why he won’t hold town halls

by Ethan Horton and Hannah Kaufman May 8, 2025May 9, 2025

Indivisible, a progressive 501(c)(4) organization based in Washington, D.C., has more than a dozen local chapters in Maine.

Election 2024, Maine, News, Politics

Maine sued over new voter-approved campaign finance limits

by Randy Billings December 13, 2024December 13, 2024

Supporters of the new law expected the challenge and hope to set a new Supreme Court precedent supporting the limits.

Election 2024, Nation / World, Politics

The new dark money: How influencers get paid big bucks to court your vote

by Cat Zakrzewski October 26, 2024October 27, 2024

Online influencers who usually traffic in makeup, crocheting or parenting are earning thousands of dollars for a single TikTok or Instagram post on behalf of groups backing Vice President Kamala Harris or former president Donald Trump.