Latest Fundraising Report Shows Pingree Bankrolled by Out-of-State

and Wealthy Donors While Mainers Fuel Charles Campaign

Pingree’s Report Includes 66 Out-of-State Max Out Donors and Many Wealthy Lobbyists

AUGUSTA, ME — The most recent fundraising report in the Maine Governor’s race, the 42-day post report, shows a glaring difference between the two major party nominees.

Democratic nominee Hannah Pingree is largely funded by out-of-state donations and in-state lobbyists. Her most recent report shows 66 people who don’t live in Maine giving maximum contributions.

Additionally, liberal independent candidate Rick Bennett is also benefitting from donations from wealthy lobbyists, with at least eight of them contributing to his campaign in the latest report.

When comparing the reports of Pingree and Republican nominee Bobby Charles, it is clear Charles is powered by blue collar Maine residents who are desperate to see their state become safer and more prosperous.

                                      Charles                  Pingree

% of donors <$100 78%               25%

Avg. donation          $149              $306

“Bobby Charles is running a campaign that is funded by hard-working Mainers, not wealthy donors from outside our state nor well-connected special interest lobbyists in Augusta like Hannah Pingree,” said Maine GOP executive director Kristina Parker. “Mainers face a stark choice for Governor: We can choose reform, competency and leadership in Bobby Charles, or nepotism, mediocrity and more of the same from Hannah Pingree.”

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