PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • January 6, 2022
Last session, the Maine Legislature took many steps to remove the undue influence of money in elections, from banning corporate campaign contributions and cleaning up our political action committee laws, to ensuring that running for office is not an opportunity for politicians to enrich themselves. Unfortunately, a bill that I supported to prevent foreign countries from influencing our state elections failed to make it across the finish line. Fortunately, the people of Maine may have the opportunity to enact this law directly. Many are working to qualify a referendum for the ballot. The campaign is called Protect Maine Elections, and you can learn more about it at: protectmaineelections.com. It is about making sure Maine people – not foreign government-owned corporations – decide the outcome of Maine elections. ~ Sen. Chloe Maxmin, Nobleboro