Campaign Finance
Maine lawsuit tests whether states can cap super PAC contributions
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A voter-approved law in Maine capping contributions to super PAC-style political committees at $5,000 has triggered a federal lawsuit, Dinner Table Action v. Schneider, that could help determine how far states may go in regulating independent‑expenditure PACs. Advocates say the case could clarify federal campaign‑finance precedent and potentially bolster states’ ability to police big‑money donations.
The Commission on Elections' Political Finance and Affairs Department (PFAD) has determined that Senator Francis Escudero committed no election code violation by receiving a P30-million campaign donation from Lawrence Lubiano, president of Centerways Construction and Development Inc. The PFAD recommended ending the probe, citing a lack of evidence for breaching Section 95 of the Omnibus Election Code.
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The Commission on Elections expects to issue a ruling next week on the legality of Senator Francis Escudero's acceptance of campaign donations from a government contractor in 2022. Comelec Chairman George Garcia stated that the commission is reviewing a recommendation on the matter. The decision will precede the resolution of a related complaint against Escudero.