Bill > LD390

This bill amends Maine's campaign finance law to clarify the contribution period for unenrolled candidates (candidates who are not affiliated with a political party and seek nomination through a petition process). Specifically, the bill establishes that for unenrolled candidates seeking nomination by petition, the "primary election period" for contribution purposes begins the day after the most recent general election for that office and continues until the day of the primary election. This change effectively allows unenrolled candidates to raise campaign contributions during the same extended timeframe that is already available to candidates from established political parties, potentially providing these candidates with more opportunities to fundraise. The bill is a technical amendment to 21-A Maine Revised Statutes Annotated (MRSA) Section 1015, which governs campaign contribution limits, and aims to create more equitable fundraising conditions for candidates who are not part of traditional party structures.

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