The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for July 24, 2025
Federal First Circuit Deems Maine Ballot Initiative Limiting Foreign Spending in State Elections Likely Unconstitutional
The voices of 86% of Maine voters were silenced July 14th as a federal appeals court found a 2023 ballot initiative limiting political spending by foreign-owned corporations likely violates the Constitution’s right to free speech.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Maine Public Radio – Question 2 passes, banning foreign electioneering in Maine
State of Maine – §1064. Foreign government campaign spending prohibited
American Democracy Minute - After a Canadian Utility Spent $22 Million Dollars to Influence a Ballot Measure, Maine Voters Ban Foreign Money in State Elections
Maine Morning Star - First Circuit rules Maine ban on foreign government election spending likely unconstitutional
First Circuit Court of Appeals (via Election Law Blog) - Opinion in CENTRAL MAINE POWER v. MAINE COMMISSION ON GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS AND ELECTION PRACTICES
Maine Morning Star - Another voter-backed Maine law regulating campaign finance halted, but the case is far from over
Groups Taking Action:
Maine Citizens for Clean Elections, League of Women Voters Maine, American Promise, End Citizens United, Represent.Us
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