
Finance
Democrats Pingree, Bellows Outraise Rivals As Republicans Self-Fund Bids
Self-funding, not donors, fueled Republicans' fundraising as Democrats Pingree and Bellows topped $500,000 each.
Maine Business Wire reported on Maine Dream Inc. on September 26, 2026.
September 26, 2026
A billionaire-funded outside group backing Republican Garrett Mason has booked close to $3.3 million in ads on his behalf, while Bush's own supporting PAC, Maine Dream Inc., has reserved more than $2 million in ads combined with his campaign.

Finance
Self-funding, not donors, fueled Republicans' fundraising as Democrats Pingree and Bellows topped $500,000 each.