Elections
Where the money goes
Top expenditure purposes for Maine 2026 campaigns (Maine Ethics Commission).
TVN leads, at $18.8M (all spending).
| Where the money goes | Value |
|---|---|
| TVN | $18.8M |
| Contribution to party committee, non-profit, other candidate, etc. | $5.4M |
| PER | $5.4M |
| Personnel and campaign staff, consulting, and independent contractor costs | $5.3M |
| CON | $5.1M |
| ONL | $3.1M |
| OTH | $2.2M |
| MHS | $1.6M |
| PRO | $1.6M |
| Professional services | $1.3M |
Latest: . Source: Maine Ethics Commission. Figures update as the source refreshes.
- Source
- Maine Ethics Commission
- Geography
- Maine
- Access
- Free & public
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