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Ron Charles Russell R
Candidate for the U.S. House, Maine's 1st District
| Election | Votes | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 primary (Republican) | 27,059 | 53.5% | nominated |
Campaign money, 2025–26
$191,881raised
$128,425from individuals
$9,419from PACs and parties
$53,655from the candidate (incl. loans)
$187,271spent
$18,831cash on hand on September 30, 2026
Top PAC and party givers
| Dirigo PAC Collins Victory Committee | $5,000 |
| Blue and Gold Fund Team Morrisey | $1,000 |
| Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida (PAC) | $500 |
Top individual givers
| David Pelizzon Business Executive, Sqaudron Capital LLC, Granby | $7,000 |
| Harold Christian Retired, Jackson Springs | $5,000 |
| Ignacio Balderas Retired, West END | $3,643 |
| Jonathan Bush CEO, Zushealth, Cape Elizabeth | $3,500 |
| Virgil Spurlock Retired, Lorton | $3,500 |
| Frank Croshal Retired, Centennial | $3,435 |
| Francis Kearney Retired, Carolina Beach | $3,435 |
| Martin Duggan Broker, Clark Insurance, Buxton | $3,300 |
| Doug Datka Manager, Amazon, Centreville | $2,000 |
| David Jones Retired, Falmouth | $2,000 |
Givers' totals are their itemized contributions in the period as the campaign reported them, before any refunds or redesignations: a donor may give for both the primary and the general election, and a candidate who loses the primary returns what was given for the general, so a total can be more than what the campaign kept.
From the Federal Election Commission's data files, through September 30, 2026. Every report on fec.gov.
Financial disclosure
$7.9M – $33.8Massets, 2025 candidate report
$6.9M – $32.2Mdebts
$98,075earned income listed (them and spouse)
From their 2025 candidate report, filed December 14, 2025. Values are the ranges filers choose from; totals add up the bottoms and the tops. Owner: SP spouse, JT joint, DC dependent child, blank the filer.
Assets and unearned income 9
| Asset | Owner | Value | Income type | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8% of Brad Halling American Whiskey Company, 8% Interest [OL] Asset is a distillery located in Southern Pines, NC. It became operational February 2024. | $5,000,001 - $25,000,000 | None | ||
| Daughter's Primary Residence [RP] | $250,001 - $500,000 | None | ||
| Forest Creek Condo [RP] Guest Suite above the Clubhouse at Forest Creek Golf Course | $250,001 - $500,000 | Rent | $5,001 - $15,000 · $5,001 - $15,000 | |
| FRLE HQ Building [RP] | $500,001 - $1,000,000 | Rent | $15,001 - $50,000 · $15,001 - $50,000 | |
| Home [RP] | $1,000,001 - $5,000,000 | Rent | $2,501 - $5,000 · $2,501 - $5,000 | |
| Old Town Home [RP] | $100,001 - $250,000 | Rent | $2,501 - $5,000 · $5,001 - $15,000 | |
| Rangeley [RP] Building Lot on Rangeley Lake, Rangeley, ME | $250,001 - $500,000 | None | ||
| Silo Ridge Townhome [RP] Rental Town Home in a town near Appalachian State University | $250,001 - $500,000 | Rent | $15,001 - $50,000 · $5,001 - $15,000 | |
| Stonehaven [RP] Family Camp co-owned by my three sisters, my brother's family, and me. | $250,001 - $500,000 | None |
Earned income 6
| Source | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | Retirement Pay | $36,970.50 · $123,672.00 |
| Department of Defense | Dependent Indemnity Compensation | $5,785.75 · $19,353.00 |
| Veterans Administation | VA Disability | $6,157.17 · $20,595.36 |
| RDR, Inc. | Consulting | $10,404.00 · $46,602.41 |
| Social Security Administration | Deceased Spouse SSA Benefit, individual (Personal) SSA Benefit | $32,604.00 · $26,424.00 |
| Charles H. Schwab | Trading | $6,154.00 · $95,000.00 |
Debts 15
| Creditor | Owner | Type | Since | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USAA | Personal Loan | October 2023 | $15,001 - $50,000 | |
| Ally Bank | Car Loan | February 2023 | $15,001 - $50,000 | |
| Machias Savings Bank | Line of Credit | November 2023 | $50,001 - $100,000 | |
| Camden National Bank | Primary Residence Mortgage | June 2021 | $1,000,001 - $5,000,000 | |
| Truist Bank | Mortgage on Commercial Real Estate | January 2021 | $250,001 - $500,000 | |
| USAA Bank | Loan on a boat | March 2020 | $50,001 - $100,000 | |
| Live Oak Banking Company | Business Operating Loan | June 2023 | $5,000,001 - $25,000,000 | |
| Rogue Credit Union | Mortgage on a private residence | January 2021 | $100,001 - $250,000 | |
| Joshua M. Russell | Personal Loan | November 2023 | $100,001 - $250,000 | |
| TD Auto Finance | Auto Loan | April 2023 | $100,001 - $250,000 | |
| Truist Bank | Mortgage on Condo at Silo Ridge Lane, Vilas, NC | July 2020 | $100,001 - $250,000 | |
| Bank of American | Auto Loan on Toyota Grand Highlander | April 2024 | $15,001 - $50,000 | |
| Franklin Savings Bank | Mortgage Payment on a Building Lot | July 2006 | $100,001 - $250,000 | |
| Bank of America | Credit Card Account | April 2024 | $10,000 - $15,000 | |
| American Express | Credit Card | January 2024 | $15,001 - $50,000 |
Positions outside Congress 1
| Organization | Position |
|---|---|
| Brad Halling American Whiskey Company DBA Brad Halling American Whiskey Kompany ((BHAWK) | Board Member |
Compensation over $5,000 from one source 1
| Source | Duties |
|---|---|
| Far Ridgeline Engagements, Inc. (Southern Pines, NC, US) | I served as the President and as a consultant for FRLE |
Filings
| Report | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Candidate report | 2025-12-14 | |
| 2024 Candidate report | 2025-12-10 |
From the Clerk of the House (disclosures-clerk.house.gov). Each report links to the official PDF.