Maine Citizens for Clean Elections

About Us

Maine Citizens for Clean Elections is an organization dedicated to the goal of reducing the influence of money in politics in Maine and around the United States. We work to strengthen and protect the landmark Maine Clean Election Act, which gives candidates an option to run for state office without taking any money from private interests. Please look around our website to learn more about our organization and Maine Clean Elections.

UPDATES...

MCCE Seeks Part-time Program Director

Maine Citizens for Clean Elections seeks to engage a part-time program director to coordinate its work on campaign finance reform. The position is 40% FTE beginning mid-April and for the next nine months, expected to grow into a full time position over the next two years. The engagement is offered on contract basis with compensation beginning at $700 per week.

Successful applicants will demonstrate knowledge, interest and/or background in campaign finance, with two or more years experience in the public policy arena. Strong commitment to public financing of campaigns is a must. Experience with volunteer boards, field organizing, fundraising and media relations are also desirable. MCCE seeks a mature self-starter with excellent communication skills, able to give direction, manage diverse coalition members, help prioritize across a variety of activities, and be flexible to meet shifting demands.

Applicants should be based in Maine. Some travel to Augusta is required. Work may be performed either from home or from office space shared with a coalition partner.

Applications should include a one-page cover letter, resume, and three references and should be e-mailed to info@mainecleanelections.org no later than March 7.

It's Tax Time Again, and you know what that means...

Check it out.
Check it off.

Check out Line 1 of Maine’s Income tax form. It’s a three dollar check-off that funds the Maine Clean Election system. That’s the program that allows qualified candidates who agree to limit their spending to run for state office without raising private money.

Checking “Yes” won’t raise your tax bill or reduce your refund, but it will help keep big money out of Maine politics.

Check “YES” for Clean Elections!

Update - 2007 Testimony on Resources Page

5/30/07 - If you go to our Resources page now, we have added the text of all the testimony we have given on bills in the current legislative session.

Op-ed in BDN by John Buell

5/15/07 - Political Economist John Buell had an op-ed printed in the Bangor Daily News today about reforms needed with our campaign finance system.

PAC Reform Op-ed Printed

5/14/07 - The Maine Sunday Telegram printed our op-ed about PAC reform in yesterday's paper. Read it here.

Our PAC Reform Platform

5/7/07 - PAC Reform has been a prominent issue in the news lately. We have been working all session to pass meaningful PAC reform. Read our position on PAC Reform.

Great Editorial in Sun Journal on Clean Elections

4/17/07 - The Lewiston Sun Journal printed a very good editorial about the need to do the tax check off for Clean Elections as well as the need to make necessary reforms.

New Article about Increasing Standards for Gubernatorial use of Clean Elections

3/29/07 - The Portland Press Herald had an article today featuring Alison Smith of our coalition speaking on the need for tightening the standards to qualify for public funds for a race for governor.

Federal Clean Election Bills Introduced

3/29/07 - Senators Dick Durbin (D) and Arlen Specter (R) have introduced a bill in the Senate and Rep. Tierney has a bill in the House to enact legislation similar to the Maine Clean Election Act. Take action on this by going to www.StopTheMoneyChase.org.

New Graphic Tool Online by the Institute
on Money in State Politics - Check it out!

2/15/07 - The Institute on Money in State Politics has a really cool new tool online that allows you to see quickly and easily the difference of money spent by winning and losing candidates in recent state elections. When you look at Maine's statistics, it is very interesting that our playing field is pretty darn level now - thanks to Clean Elections!

New Report on Clean Election Usage in
Maine's 2006 Election

2/15/07 - We now have our analysis of Clean Election usage in the 2006 election available online. It's just a bunch of tables, but it contains a lot of interesting information. Download it here.

Great Op-ed by Rep. Jim Annis printed
in Bangor Daily News

9/19/06 - "What is Clean Elections All About?" Op-ed by State Rep. Jim Annis (R-Dover-Foxcroft) in the Bangor Daily News

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