Elections
Where the money goes
Top expenditure purposes for Maine 2026 campaigns (Maine Ethics Commission).
Contribution to party committee, non-profit, other candidate, etc. leads, at $5.4M (all spending).
| Where the money goes | Value |
|---|---|
| Contribution to party committee, non-profit, other candidate, etc. | $5.4M |
| Personnel and campaign staff, consulting, and independent contractor costs | $5.3M |
| Professional services | $1.3M |
| TV/cable ads, production, and media buyer costs only | $719.1K |
| Social media and online advertising only | $693.5K |
| Mail house and direct mail | $558.9K |
| Other and fees | $543.5K |
| Polling and survey research | $353.4K |
| Campaign and fundraising events | $331.4K |
| Office supplies, rent, utilities, internet service, phone minutes and data | $326.6K |
Latest: . Source: Maine Ethics Commission. Figures update as the source refreshes.
- Source
- Maine Ethics Commission
- Geography
- Maine
- Access
- Free & public
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