The Initiative for Campaign Finance Reform

An initiative in Hollis, Maine aims to restrict foreign influence in local politics by banning foreign entities from making campaign contributions. This measure was overwhelmingly supported by voters, with 89 percent approval, reflecting a widespread desire to eliminate the corrupting influence of money in politics. Maine has historically been a leader in campaign reform, having introduced public funding and ranked-choice voting earlier in the national discourse. This initiative is headed for the November 2024 ballot and seeks to address the significant issues created by super PACs in the electoral process.