An Act To Allow Candidates For County Office To Participate In The Maine Clean Election Act

This bill amends the Maine Clean Election Act to allow candidates running for district attorney positions to participate in the program, which provides public funding for independent campaign expenditures. The legislation requires the state commission to establish specific participation terms for these candidates, including contribution limits and distribution schedules, starting with the 2026 election cycle. These rules must consider factors such as the population of prosecutorial districts and historical spending patterns to ensure fair access to the program. Additionally, the bill mandates that the commission adopt administrative rules to oversee the effective implementation of these new provisions for district attorney races.