Campaign spending

The groups contend that Question 1, which passed in November with more than 74% of the vote, violates constitutionally protected free speech by setting a $5,000 annual cap on how much individuals, businesses and political groups can donated to super PACs.

The case focuses on the constitutionality of a year-old law, passed by an overwhelming majority of Maine voters, that prohibits companies that are partially owned by foreign governments from spending on referendum campaigns.

Late filings of campaign finance reports are not unusual. But staff at the Maine Ethics Commission said the Building the Maine House PAC run by Rep. Dick Campbell of Orrington has a lengthy history of not complying with deadlines.

In this week’s Political Pulse: Money isn’t everything in politics, but it helps. Plus abortion access and defunding the police.

If Maine's recent campaign history is any indication, the influx of money from outside groups could easily eclipse the amount raised and spent by the two candidates.

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills hasn't made her reelection campaign official, but campaign finance reports currently show she has more than double the available cash to spend on a contest against Republican challenger and two-time Gov. Paul LePage.

Maine legislators this week will consider a bill that would require the Maine Ethics Commission to review campaign spending reports in Portland city elections. Lawmakers might also consider broadening the bill to include Lewiston and Bangor as well.

A Maine group that can shield the identities of its donors is ramping up efforts to erode support for Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins ahead of her…

Democrats at the national level and in Maine are using a multipronged strategy to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in 2020. The plan includes the…

Spending in the race for governor is already setting new records, and spending in other top-of-the-ticket races may also set new records. What impact will…