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.
Outside groups spent $20,129 for or against them, more than their campaign's $14,845
Independent expenditures: $3,997 supporting and $16,132 opposing. The largest: Lead Maine Action $16,132 (against); REBUILD MAINE $2,449 (for); PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAINE ACTION FUND PAC $857 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $691 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $7,000 for or against them, more than their campaign's $6,100
Independent expenditures: $7,000 supporting and $0 opposing. The largest: The House Republican Fund $6,000 (for); Kennebunkport Republican Committee $500 (for); York County Republican Committee $500 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $145,215 for or against them, more than their campaign's $58,676
Independent expenditures: $145,215 supporting and $0 opposing. The largest: MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $103,814 (for); MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $19,627 (for); REBUILD MAINE $12,411 (for); MPA CAMPAIGN VOTE! $6,443 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $24,186 for or against them, more than their campaign's $21,500
Independent expenditures: $8,430 supporting and $15,756 opposing. The largest: MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $8,256 (against); The House Republican Fund $6,000 (for); MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $3,678 (against); REBUILD MAINE $2,983 (against).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $144,653 for or against them, more than their campaign's $78,410
Independent expenditures: $4,798 supporting and $139,856 opposing. The largest: MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $107,303 (against); MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $22,592 (against); REBUILD MAINE $9,961 (against); Lead Maine Action $4,685 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $11,650 for or against them, more than their campaign's $9,875
Independent expenditures: $8,289 supporting and $3,361 opposing. The largest: The House Republican Fund $6,000 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $2,355 (against); Renew the American Dream $2,160 (for); PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAINE ACTION FUND PAC $1,005 (against).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $35,077 for or against them, more than their campaign's $21,425
Independent expenditures: $23,533 supporting and $11,544 opposing. The largest: Lead Maine Action $21,059 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $8,053 (against); REBUILD MAINE $2,730 (against); Renew the American Dream $2,369 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $20,534 for or against them, more than their campaign's $10,100
Independent expenditures: $15,552 supporting and $4,982 opposing. The largest: People Over Politics PAC $6,915 (for); The House Republican Fund $6,000 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $3,761 (against); Renew the American Dream $2,369 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $37,468 for or against them, more than their campaign's $21,347
Independent expenditures: $36,730 supporting and $738 opposing. The largest: Prosper Maine PAC $21,006 (for); People Over Politics PAC $7,077 (for); The House Republican Fund $6,000 (for); Renew the American Dream $2,354 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $31,419 for or against them, more than their campaign's $21,199
Independent expenditures: $12,887 supporting and $18,532 opposing. The largest: Lead Maine Action $18,532 (against); PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAINE ACTION FUND PAC $5,761 (for); MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $4,102 (for); REBUILD MAINE $2,293 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $154,379 for or against them, more than their campaign's $13,450
Independent expenditures: $147,129 supporting and $7,250 opposing. The largest: MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $124,875 (for); MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $17,250 (for); Maine Senate Republicans $7,250 (against); REBUILD MAINE $5,004 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $22,978 for or against them, more than their campaign's $21,497
Independent expenditures: $20,913 supporting and $2,066 opposing. The largest: The House Republican Fund $9,975 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $6,158 (for); REBUILD MAINE $4,780 (for); Prosper Maine PAC $2,066 (against).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $38,678 for or against them, more than their campaign's $14,706
Independent expenditures: $37,999 supporting and $679 opposing. The largest: Prosper Maine PAC $16,995 (for); Mainers for Economic Opportunity $10,788 (for); People Over Politics PAC $6,928 (for); Renew the American Dream $2,371 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $35,837 for or against them, more than their campaign's $18,955
Independent expenditures: $35,126 supporting and $712 opposing. The largest: Prosper Maine PAC $19,234 (for); People Over Politics PAC $7,203 (for); The House Republican Fund $6,000 (for); Renew the American Dream $2,340 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $26,453 for or against them, more than their campaign's $4,400
Independent expenditures: $22,878 supporting and $3,576 opposing. The largest: Prosper Maine PAC $15,732 (for); People Over Politics PAC $6,440 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $2,386 (against); PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAINE ACTION FUND PAC $705 (against).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $81,195 for or against them, more than their campaign's $71,864
Independent expenditures: $81,195 supporting and $0 opposing. The largest: MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $29,677 (for); MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $25,976 (for); REBUILD MAINE $15,774 (for); MPA CAMPAIGN VOTE! $6,443 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $12,968 for or against them, more than their campaign's $9,750
Independent expenditures: $10,968 supporting and $2,000 opposing. The largest: REBUILD MAINE $4,472 (for); MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $3,036 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $2,725 (for); Renew the American Dream $2,000 (against).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $9,106 for or against them, more than their campaign's $7,619
Independent expenditures: $2,407 supporting and $6,699 opposing. The largest: MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $4,218 (against); WASHINGTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE $2,300 (for); REBUILD MAINE $1,846 (against); PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAINE ACTION FUND PAC $635 (against).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $19,621 for or against them, more than their campaign's $7,900
Independent expenditures: $19,621 supporting and $0 opposing. The largest: Common Sense for Maine $19,621 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $13,465 for or against them, more than their campaign's $9,200
Independent expenditures: $172 supporting and $13,293 opposing. The largest: REBUILD MAINE $10,737 (against); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $1,345 (against); MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $1,210 (against); NRA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND $172 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $43,137 for or against them, more than their campaign's $15,717
Independent expenditures: $184 supporting and $42,952 opposing. The largest: MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $34,548 (against); REBUILD MAINE $5,258 (against); PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAINE ACTION FUND PAC $3,147 (against); NRA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND $184 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $27,240 for or against them, more than their campaign's $18,199
Independent expenditures: $9,807 supporting and $17,433 opposing. The largest: Lead Maine Action $17,433 (against); MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $3,264 (for); REBUILD MAINE $3,174 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $2,659 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $41,106 for or against them, more than their campaign's $21,500
Independent expenditures: $36,519 supporting and $4,586 opposing. The largest: Prosper Maine PAC $16,789 (for); Mainers for Economic Opportunity $10,788 (for); People Over Politics PAC $6,630 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $3,841 (against).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $62,098 for or against them, more than their campaign's $30,309
Independent expenditures: $26,274 supporting and $35,824 opposing. The largest: MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $33,082 (against); Maine Senate Republicans $26,274 (for); PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAINE ACTION FUND PAC $2,742 (against).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $84,427 for or against them, more than their campaign's $35,350
Independent expenditures: $2,155 supporting and $82,272 opposing. The largest: MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $82,272 (against); Common Sense for Maine $1,292 (for); Maine Senate Republicans $715 (for); NRA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND $148 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $33,951 for or against them, more than their campaign's $16,505
Independent expenditures: $21,385 supporting and $12,566 opposing. The largest: Win Back Maine $8,250 (against); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $8,051 (for); REBUILD MAINE $5,520 (for); MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $4,042 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $23,207 for or against them, more than their campaign's $11,593
Independent expenditures: $6,781 supporting and $16,427 opposing. The largest: Lead Maine Action $16,427 (against); MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $3,473 (for); REBUILD MAINE $3,308 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $101,647 for or against them, more than their campaign's $58,616
Independent expenditures: $65,817 supporting and $35,830 opposing. The largest: Prosper Maine PAC $36,123 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $35,830 (against); Maine Senate Republicans $24,715 (for); WASHINGTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE $3,555 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $20,569 for or against them, more than their campaign's $7,300
Independent expenditures: $13,581 supporting and $6,988 opposing. The largest: MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $5,579 (for); The House Republican Fund $4,988 (against); REBUILD MAINE $4,261 (for); MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $3,121 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $29,844 for or against them, more than their campaign's $8,706
Independent expenditures: $27,891 supporting and $1,953 opposing. The largest: Prosper Maine PAC $24,326 (for); WASHINGTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE $2,300 (for); REBUILD MAINE $1,953 (against); Common Sense for Maine $646 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $4,420 for or against them, more than their campaign's $2,025
Independent expenditures: $4,420 supporting and $0 opposing. The largest: MPA CAMPAIGN VOTE! $2,507 (for); REBUILD MAINE $1,734 (for); MPA Votes $179 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $37,505 for or against them, more than their campaign's $11,290
Independent expenditures: $23,614 supporting and $13,891 opposing. The largest: Prosper Maine PAC $23,492 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $6,221 (against); MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $3,645 (against); REBUILD MAINE $2,913 (against).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $39,396 for or against them, more than their campaign's $6,725
Independent expenditures: $24,157 supporting and $15,240 opposing. The largest: Lead Maine Action $21,350 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $8,313 (against); MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $3,771 (against); REBUILD MAINE $3,155 (against).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $27,135 for or against them, more than their campaign's $3,025
Independent expenditures: $21,915 supporting and $5,219 opposing. The largest: Lead Maine Action $19,208 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $2,433 (against); Renew the American Dream $2,115 (for); REBUILD MAINE $2,077 (against).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $96,317 for or against them, more than their campaign's $85,085
Independent expenditures: $77,818 supporting and $18,499 opposing. The largest: MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $72,779 (for); Lead Maine Action $18,499 (against); REBUILD MAINE $3,614 (for); MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $1,425 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $109,137 for or against them, more than their campaign's $51,325
Independent expenditures: $92,014 supporting and $17,123 opposing. The largest: MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $80,275 (for); Prosper Maine PAC $17,123 (against); MPA CAMPAIGN VOTE! $4,539 (for); MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $3,717 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $65,396 for or against them, more than their campaign's $51,760
Independent expenditures: $65,396 supporting and $0 opposing. The largest: MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $51,281 (for); REBUILD MAINE $9,143 (for); PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAINE ACTION FUND PAC $3,053 (for); MPA CAMPAIGN VOTE! $1,668 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $29,509 for or against them, more than their campaign's $7,317
Independent expenditures: $29,509 supporting and $0 opposing. The largest: Prosper Maine PAC $15,890 (for); People Over Politics PAC $6,731 (for); The House Republican Fund $6,000 (for); Common Sense for Maine $646 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $40,279 for or against them, more than their campaign's $6,252
Independent expenditures: $25,300 supporting and $14,979 opposing. The largest: Prosper Maine PAC $25,191 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $8,257 (against); MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $3,336 (against); REBUILD MAINE $2,358 (against).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $28,051 for or against them, more than their campaign's $6,200
Independent expenditures: $11,642 supporting and $16,409 opposing. The largest: Lead Maine Action $11,533 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $6,734 (against); Safer Maine PAC $3,280 (against); MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $3,240 (against).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $24,403 for or against them, more than their campaign's $18,227
Independent expenditures: $21,181 supporting and $3,222 opposing. The largest: Lead Maine Action $18,681 (for); Renew the American Dream $2,369 (for); REBUILD MAINE $2,084 (against); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $1,138 (against).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $41,974 for or against them, more than their campaign's $21,646
Independent expenditures: $37,804 supporting and $4,169 opposing. The largest: Prosper Maine PAC $15,500 (for); Dinner Table Action $12,447 (for); People Over Politics PAC $6,480 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $3,434 (against).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $4,375,617 for or against them, more than their campaign's $1,444,252
Independent expenditures: $3,000 supporting and $4,372,617 opposing. The largest: Pine Tree State Prosperity $2,636,747 (against); Maine Dream, Inc. $1,027,081 (against); Restoration of America PAC Maine $386,819 (against); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $213,091 (against).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $18,525 for or against them, more than their campaign's $3,000
Independent expenditures: $11,488 supporting and $7,037 opposing. The largest: MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $7,037 (against); People Over Politics PAC $6,385 (for); Renew the American Dream $2,658 (for); Leadership for Maine's Future PAC $2,250 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $34,097 for or against them, more than their campaign's $7,032
Independent expenditures: $18,247 supporting and $15,850 opposing. The largest: Lead Maine Action $18,117 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $8,484 (against); MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $3,598 (against); REBUILD MAINE $2,911 (against).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $16,473 for or against them, more than their campaign's $16,112
Independent expenditures: $4,031 supporting and $12,442 opposing. The largest: Lead Maine Action $10,442 (against); REBUILD MAINE $2,279 (for); Renew the American Dream $2,000 (against); Kennebunkport Republican Committee $1,000 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $32,510 for or against them, more than their campaign's $9,950
Independent expenditures: $24,016 supporting and $8,493 opposing. The largest: Prosper Maine PAC $23,892 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $6,165 (against); REBUILD MAINE $2,328 (against); People Over Politics PAC $124 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $38,325 for or against them, more than their campaign's $21,502
Independent expenditures: $26,213 supporting and $12,112 opposing. The largest: The House Republican Fund $9,975 (against); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $9,516 (for); PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAINE ACTION FUND PAC $5,679 (for); REBUILD MAINE $4,784 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $152,800 for or against them, more than their campaign's $38,741
Independent expenditures: $24,000 supporting and $128,800 opposing. The largest: MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $89,614 (against); Maine Senate Republicans $24,000 (for); MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $23,883 (against); REBUILD MAINE $12,250 (against).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $7,575 for or against them, more than their campaign's $0
Independent expenditures: $7,575 supporting and $0 opposing. The largest: The House Republican Fund $7,475 (for); People Over Politics PAC $100 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $36,241 for or against them, more than their campaign's $16,299
Independent expenditures: $23,400 supporting and $12,841 opposing. The largest: Strong Maine Communities PAC $8,740 (for); Win Back Maine $8,250 (against); PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAINE ACTION FUND PAC $5,712 (for); REBUILD MAINE $5,472 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $26,769 for or against them, more than their campaign's $8,700
Independent expenditures: $24,987 supporting and $1,782 opposing. The largest: Prosper Maine PAC $22,644 (for); Renew the American Dream $2,219 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $1,242 (against); PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAINE ACTION FUND PAC $540 (against).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $53,935 for or against them, more than their campaign's $38,750
Independent expenditures: $51,754 supporting and $2,181 opposing. The largest: Maine Senate Republicans $51,754 (for); REBUILD MAINE $2,181 (against).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $32,877 for or against them, more than their campaign's $18,135
Independent expenditures: $23,665 supporting and $9,212 opposing. The largest: Lead Maine Action $12,765 (for); Mainers for Economic Opportunity $10,788 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $6,553 (against); REBUILD MAINE $2,659 (against).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $12,376 for or against them, more than their campaign's $8,000
Independent expenditures: $9,129 supporting and $3,247 opposing. The largest: The House Republican Fund $6,000 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $3,247 (against); Renew the American Dream $2,473 (for); Leadership for Maine's Future PAC $500 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $1,144 for or against them, more than their campaign's $0
Independent expenditures: $53 supporting and $1,091 opposing. The largest: MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $1,091 (against); People Over Politics PAC $53 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $4,437 for or against them, more than their campaign's $4,009
Independent expenditures: $623 supporting and $3,814 opposing. The largest: MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $3,814 (against); York County Republican Committee $500 (for); People Over Politics PAC $123 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $23,381 for or against them, more than their campaign's $16,564
Independent expenditures: $4,367 supporting and $19,014 opposing. The largest: Lead Maine Action $19,014 (against); REBUILD MAINE $2,637 (for); MAINE CONSERVATION VOTERS ACTION FUND $1,120 (for); MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $611 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $10,036 for or against them, more than their campaign's $7,985
Independent expenditures: $10,036 supporting and $0 opposing. The largest: The House Republican Fund $6,000 (for); Renew the American Dream $2,430 (for); Dirigo Freedom Leadership PAC $1,000 (for); York County Republican Committee $500 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $31,338 for or against them, more than their campaign's $19,850
Independent expenditures: $23,088 supporting and $8,250 opposing. The largest: MAINE DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE $8,649 (for); Win Back Maine $8,250 (against); PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAINE ACTION FUND PAC $5,738 (for); REBUILD MAINE $5,194 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Outside groups spent $40,254 for or against them, more than their campaign's $20,849
Independent expenditures: $38,844 supporting and $1,411 opposing. The largest: Prosper Maine PAC $17,832 (for); Mainers for Economic Opportunity $10,788 (for); People Over Politics PAC $7,078 (for); Renew the American Dream $2,852 (for).
What to check
Who funds the largest spenders (their own reports to the Commission)
Rule: Outside spending larger than the campaign
“"independent expenditure" means any expenditure made by a person, party committee or political action committee that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate”21-A MRSA §1019-B(1) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works