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 first-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Collins for Senator | Susan M. Collins | $1,113,590 |
| St. Clair for Congress | Lucas St. Clair | $25,000 |
| Pingree for Congress | Chellie M. Pingree | $11,370 |
| Committee to Elect Jared Golden | Jared Golden | $4,550 |
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