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 third-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Committee to Elect Jared Golden | Jared Golden | $1,233,220 |
| Dale Crafts for Congress | Dale Crafts | $319,077 |
| Brakey for Congress | Eric Brakey | $159,446 |
| Lisaformaine | Lisa Jill Savage | $43,587 |
| Pingree for Congress | Chellie M. Pingree | $28,709 |
| Adrienne for Congress | Adrienne Bennett | $20,552 |
| Jay Allen for Maine | Jay Thomas Allen | $12,791 |
| Angus King for U.S. Senate Campaign | Angus Stanley King Jr. | $925 |
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