Donations made to political groups or candidates must be disclosed under state law for greater transparency in elections. While Congress created the Federal Election Commission to oversee federal elections in 1974, each state is left to regulate its local elections.
Top second-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Collins for Senator | Susan M. Collins | $1,217,149 |
| Committee to Elect Jared Golden | Jared Golden | $137,893 |
| Sweet for Senate | Betsy Sweet | $44,900 |
| Pingree for Congress | Chellie M. Pingree | $18,355 |
| Sara Gideon for Maine | Sara Gideon | $14,598 |
| St. Clair for Congress | Lucas St. Clair | $11,105 |
| Derek for U.S. Senate | Derek Allen Levasseur | $3,300 |
| Angus King for U.S. Senate Campaign | Angus Stanley King Jr. | $1,350 |
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