Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only)
Lead Maine Committee, Inc.
FEC committee C00946921. Last filed October 16, 2026.
FEC C00946921Last filed 2026-10-16Totals through 2026-09-30
The short version
- Raised $3.2M and spent $3.2M in the 2026 cycle, through September 30, 2026.
- Biggest target: $1.2M supporting Susan Collins.
- $1.9M in general election independent expenditures reported in 24 and 48 hour notices.
- Largest donor on record: Sentinel Action Fund (PAC), $3.2M.
What it is
Lead Maine Committee, Inc. is registered with the FEC as a super PAC. In 2026 it has reported $2.4M in independent expenditures across 1 races, 100% of it helping Republicans.
100% of its money
from one donor
- Lead Maine Committee, Inc. ← $3.2M from Sentinel Action Fund (100% of its reported receipts) ← whose largest donor is Right Vote Inc., $6.0M No donor disclosure
A super PAC can raise unlimited amounts from individuals, companies, unions and other groups. It cannot give money directly to candidates or coordinate its spending with them. It spends independently, mostly on ads.
Issues it says it stands for
No record found. The FEC does not record issues. The candidates it supports and opposes are listed below.
Registration
| Type | Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only) |
|---|---|
| Connected organization | None |
| Treasurer | Stoltzfus, Nicholas |
| Registered in | Maine |
| First filed with the FEC | April 10, 2026 |
Who it supports and opposes
Independent expenditures from its 24 and 48 hour notices, 2026 cycle.
| Position | Candidate | Race | General | Primary or other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support | Susan Collins R | ME Senate | $735K | $474K |
| Oppose | Troy Jackson D | ME Senate | $1.0M | $0 |
| Oppose | Graham Platner D | ME Senate | $116K | $0 |
Direct contributions to candidates
| Recipient | Given | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Canvass America LLC | $750K | 2 |
| Pivotal LLC | $4K | 4 |
| Jones Day | $3K | 2 |
| C&l Compliance and Consulting LLC | $2K | 2 |
| Zaengle Corp | $2K | 1 |
| Cmdi | $2K | 2 |
| Chain Bridge Bank | $250 | 10 |
Largest itemized contributions processed by the FEC, 2026 cycle.
Who funds it
Donor mix
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PACs and other political committees | $3.2M | 100% |
| Other receipts (companies, nonprofits, a hybrid PAC's unlimited account) | $26 | 0% |
| Total raised | $3.2M | 100% |
FEC committee totals, 2026 cycle, through September 30, 2026. The 10 largest donors include recent electronic filings, so their share can run ahead of these totals.
100% from 10 donors
Largest named donors
| Donor | Type | Given | Checks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentinel Action Fund | PAC Recent filing | $3.2M | 7 |
Built from the 100 largest itemized receipts processed by the FEC through June 16, 2026, plus the largest receipts in reports filed electronically through September 28, 2026 (marked "Recent filing").
Primary Sources
- FEC committee page: fec.gov/data/committee/C00946921
- FEC filings: all reports filed by Lead Maine Committee, Inc.
- Independent expenditures: fec.gov
- Receipts: fec.gov