This year marks the 25th anniversary of the usage of Clean Elections in Maine. Since 2000, candidates have been able to participate in the program, and since 1995, MCCE has fought for and defended the Maine Clean Elections Act (MCEA) and other campaign finance reform.

Here's how we're fighting big money in politics in 2025-26. In the 132nd Legislative session we have two major priorities:

1. In the coming legislature, we are working to shore up funding for the Clean Elections program, including it as a robust option for candidates for Governor in 2026. We are also working to expand Clean Elections to county-level offices like sheriff, district attorney, and county commissioner.
2. MCCE is fighting for transparency and laws that peel back the layers of PACs to show who is spending on our elections.

We will also advocate for Clean Elections to be used for dependent care.