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What stands out in the public records: lobbyists' money during the session, bids on state contracts, the Ethics Commission's penalties and complaints, and outside spending. Each says why, what to check, and the rule it rests on, with the law's own words. None of them is a finding of wrongdoing.

Charles Tilburg Running for State House District 137

Debora Farnham Running for State House District 35

James McClymer Running for State House District 34

Karin Orenstein Running for State House District 103

Melanie Tompkins Running for State House District 6

Michael Dixon Running for State House District 119

Context Financial disclosure

Represented others for pay before 8 state agencies (2025)

Before: Agriculture; Conservation & Forestry; Environmental Protection; Health and Human Services; Marine Resources; Public Safety; Secretary of State; Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management.

What to check
  • Who the clients were (the form doesn't say)
  • Bills before their committees that touch these agencies

Personal financial disclosure, 2025 (the Commission's disclosure site)

Rule: Paid to represent others before state agencies
“Each executive branch agency before which the Legislator or any immediate family member has represented or assisted others for compensation”1 MRSA §1016-G(1)(I) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works

Rhiannon Hampson Running for State House District 43

Trent Vellella Running for State House District 49

William St. Michel Running for State House District 98