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 Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission accusing former Senator Kyrsten Sinema of using nearly $2 million in campaign funds for personal expenses after leaving office. The group claims the spending, which continued into 2025, includes items like resort stays and makeup services that appear unrelated to winding down operations. This follows a previous complaint about her travel expenses in 2024.
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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.