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. The Government Accountability Office reviews current campaign finance law and makes recommendations for keeping the laws relevant.
Top third-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Poliquin for Congress | Bruce L. Poliquin | $754,345 | Bangor, ME |
| Collins for Senator | Susan M. Collins | $107,961 | Bangor, ME |
| Michael Perkins for Congress | Michael Perkins | $22,957 | Oakland, ME |
| Pingree for Congress | Chellie M. Pingree | $19,987 | Portland, ME |
| Sara Gideon for Maine | Sara Gideon | $11,368 | South Freeport, ME |
| Committee to Elect Ed Thelander | Edwin Thelander | $8,002 | Damarscotta, ME |
| Trey Stewart for Congress | Harold Stewart III | $6,160 | Presque Isle, ME |
| Angus King for U.S. Senate Campaign | Angus Stanley King Jr. | $1,075 | Brunswick, ME |
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