The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for July 25, 2025
A Maine Ballot Initiative Limiting State Contributions to SuperPACs was also Ruled Unconstitutional. This One, However, Might Reach SCOTUS.
We reported last fall that Maine voters approved Ballot Question 1, limiting contributions to SuperPACs spending money in state elections. It passed with massive voter support, but like the state’s foreign influence ban, was ruled as likely unconstitutional. That’s what organizers hoped would happen.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

Brennan Center for Justice – Since Citizens United, a Decade of Super PACs
Equal Citizens – (2023) EqualCitizens.US Announces Maine Effort to Limit SuperPAC Contributions
Ballotpedia – Maine Question 1, Limit Contributions to Super PACs Initiative (2024)
Maine Citizens to End SuperPACs – “An Act to Limit Contributions to Political Action Committees That Make Independent Expenditures”
Associated Press – A voter-approved Maine limit on PAC contributions sets the stage for a legal challenge
U.S. 1st Circuit District Court (via Courthouse News) - Opinion in DINNER TABLE ACTION et al. v. WILLIAM J. SCHNEIDER
Maine Morning Star - Another voter-backed Maine law regulating campaign finance halted, but the case is far from over
Groups Taking Action:

American Promise, Citizens to End SuperPACs, Equal Citizens
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State

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