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Contribution Limits

Contribution Limits Per Contributor for 2012 Elections:  Party and Unenrolled Candidates
  PRIMARY GENERAL TOTAL
Gubernatorial – Party Candidates $1,500 $1,500 $3,000
Gubernatorial – Unenrolled Candidates N/A $1,500 $1,500
       
Legislative - Party Candidates $350 $350 $700
Legislative - Unenrolled Candidates N/A $350 $350
 
County - Party Candidates $750 $750 $1,500
County - Unenrolled Candidates N/A $750 $750
 
Municipal Candidates (as of 1/1/12) N/A $750 $750

 

The limits apply to all types of contributors, including individuals, organizations, businesses, unions, political action committees, and party committees.

Even if a candidate is unopposed in a primary or general election, a contribution can be made to that candidate for that election.

Contributions made to a particular candidate that are earmarked or directed through an intermediary such as a PAC or a party committee are considered contributions to the candidate, and are subject to the contribution limits.

The maximum amount an individual may contribute to all candidates in a calendar year is $25,000.

Note: An unenrolled candidate is a candidate who is not enrolled in one of the three officially recognized political parties in Maine (Democratic, Green - Independent, and Republican Parties). They are often referred to as "independent candidates."