Maine Campaign Finance Overview
Maine ranks 36th among all U.S. states and territories in total federal campaign fundraising for the 2024 election cycle. Federal candidates from Maine raised a combined $20.8M and spent $19.8M during this period. The state is home to 12 federal candidates who filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Individual donors from Maine ZIP codes contributed $34.5M across 417 ZIP codes tracked in FEC filings, making the state a significant source of political contributions nationwide.
Party Breakdown in Maine
| Party | Candidates | Total Raised | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 3 | $8.7M | 42.0% |
| Republicans | 6 | $5.1M | 24.5% |
Democratic candidates in Maine outraised their Republican counterparts by $3.6M, reflecting the state's fundraising dynamics in the 2024 cycle.
Office Breakdown: Senate vs House
| Office | Candidates | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | 4 | $7.1M |
| House | 8 | $13.7M |
Top 10 Fundraising Candidates in Maine
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Office | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden, Jared | DEM | House | $7.9M |
| 2 | King, Angus S. Jr. | IND | Senate | $5.8M |
| 3 | Theriault, Austin Leo | REP | House | $3.6M |
| 4 | Kouzounas, Demi | REP | Senate | $1.0M |
| 5 | Bassile, Elias | IND | House | $1.0M |
| 6 | Pingree, Chellie M | DEM | House | $671K |
| 7 | Russell, Ronald Charles | REP | House | $176K |
| 8 | Soboleski, Mike | REP | House | $130K |
| 9 | Costello, David Allen | DEM | Senate | $111K |
| 10 | Cherry, Jason Seth | IND | Senate | $110K |
Top Donor ZIP Codes in Maine
| ZIP Code | City | Total Donated |
|---|---|---|
| 04105 | Falmouth | $2.1M |
| 04101 | Portland | $1.9M |
| 04102 | Portland | $1.6M |
| 04107 | Cape Elizabeth | $1.3M |
| 04103 | Portland | $1.2M |
| 04074 | Scarborough | $1.1M |
| 04011 | Brunswick | $1.0M |
| 04096 | Yarmouth | $931K |
| 04110 | Cumberland Foresid | $732K |
| 04021 | Cumberland Center | $710K |
The wealthiest donor ZIP code in Maine is 04105 in Falmouth, where individual donors contributed $2.1M to federal campaigns.
Fundraising vs Spending
Across all federal candidates in Maine, total spending reached $19.8M against $20.8M raised, representing a 95% burn rate. Candidates in this state retained a portion of their fundraising for future use or reserves.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money was raised by federal candidates in Maine in 2024?
Federal candidates from Maine raised a combined $20.8M during the 2024 election cycle, ranking the state 36th out of all U.S. states and territories. This includes 3 Democratic and 6 Republican candidates who filed with the FEC.
Which candidate raised the most money in Maine?
The top fundraiser in Maine was Golden, Jared, who raised $7.9M running for House as a DEM candidate.
What ZIP code in Maine donates the most to political campaigns?
ZIP code 04105 in Falmouth, Maine is the top-donating ZIP code with $2.1M in individual contributions to federal campaigns.
Do Democrats or Republicans raise more money in Maine?
Democrats outraise Republicans in Maine, with Democratic candidates collecting $8.7M (42.0%) compared to $5.1M (24.5%) for Republicans.
Methodology
All data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings for the 2024 election cycle. Candidate totals reflect money raised and spent as reported in official FEC filings. Donor ZIP code totals are based on itemized individual contribution records where the donor's residence is in Maine. Party classifications reflect the candidate's FEC filing designation.