Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only)
The Maine Standard
FEC committee C00961342. Last filed October 18, 2026.
FEC C00961342Last filed 2026-10-18Totals through 2026-09-30
The short version
- Raised $8.7M and spent $3.8M in the 2026 cycle, through September 30, 2026.
- Biggest target: $6.8M opposing Troy Jackson.
- $6.8M in general election independent expenditures reported in 24 and 48 hour notices.
- Largest donor on record: SLF PAC (PAC), $8.7M.
What it is
The Maine Standard is registered with the FEC as a super PAC. In 2026 it has reported $6.8M in independent expenditures across 1 races, 100% of it helping Republicans.
100% of its money
from one donor
- The Maine Standard ← $8.7M from SLF PAC (100% of its reported receipts) ← whose largest donor is Elon Musk, $158.0M
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 | Kowalski, Trevor |
| Registered in | Maine |
| First filed with the FEC | September 11, 2026 |
Who it supports and opposes
Independent expenditures from its 24 and 48 hour notices, 2026 cycle.
| Position | Candidate | Race | General | Primary or other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppose | Troy Jackson D | ME Senate | $6.8M | $0 |
Who funds it
Donor mix
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PACs and other political committees | $8.7M | 100% |
| Total raised | $8.7M | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLF PAC | PAC Recent filing | $8.7M | 4 |
Built from the largest receipts in reports filed electronically through September 28, 2026 (marked "Recent filing").
Primary Sources
- FEC committee page: fec.gov/data/committee/C00961342
- FEC filings: all reports filed by The Maine Standard
- Independent expenditures: fec.gov
- Receipts: fec.gov