While restrictions remain for campaign contributions to a legislative candidate, businesses and individuals can donate unlimited amounts to political action committees run by candidates after they’re elected. And some of their expenditures might surprise you.
Laurel Libby
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Laurel Libby is leading fundraiser among 2024 state candidates
AUBURN — State Rep. Laurel Libby of Auburn has raised far more money for her 2024 reelection race than any other Maine politician who has filed paperwork indicating they plan to run for office next fall. Libby, a second-term Republican who ran unopposed last year, had more than $41,000 of campaign cash on hand when […]
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Opponents of Maine law expanding abortion access won’t try to overturn it at ballot box
Wednesday was the deadline for initiating a so-called people’s veto initiative. Opponents say they will instead focus on electing anti-abortion lawmakers in 2024.