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Chellie Pingree: As we celebrate women’s suffrage, we must fight to protect democracy

by Chellie Pingree Special to the Press Herald February 14, 2020February 13, 2020

We need to rebuild access to the ballot box and push for Senate action on House-approved reforms.

by Justin Chenette Special to the Press Herald February 8, 2020February 7, 2020

New reforms mean that no longer will we have a political system of the lobbyist, by the corporation and for the bottom line.

A Washington, D.C., nonprofit alleges an illegal contribution was made to the 1820 PAC, which was created to help reelect Maine Sen. Susan Collins.

by James Kilbreth Special to the Press Herald January 31, 2020September 14, 2020

Let’s push to bar corporations from funding state-level candidates and PACs that engage in state elections.

Supporters say the measure would protect election integrity and prevent deception of voters, but some lawmakers raised free speech concerns.

The top Democratic challenger to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins releases her latest fundraising numbers.

by Fred Wertheimer Special to The Washington Post January 23, 2020January 23, 2020

New campaign finance regulations are needed to keep the wealthiest Americans from buying federal elections.

by Sara Gideon Special to the Press Herald January 21, 2020September 14, 2020

The 10th anniversary of Citizens United underscores the importance of my Reform Agenda in the U.S. Senate.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal December 8, 2019December 27, 2019

Maine’s senior senator is among the many lawmakers who have taken campaign cash from the companies that promoted opioid use.

by Joshua Gear Special to the Press Herald December 3, 2019December 2, 2019

Weaker campaign finance laws have enabled insurers and Big Pharma to create a system that benefits only them.