AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Candidates hoping to succeed term-limited, Republican Gov. Paul LePage are reporting more than $2 million in campaign contributions this year through April 24.
Voters in June will select which Democrats and Republicans will vie for governor, state Senate and state House this fall.
Maine Democratic committees have reported receiving $125,500 from a national Democratic committee working to win more legislative seats across the country. The Democratic Governors Association has reported contributing $22,500 to the Maine Democratic Party.
Democratic candidate and veteran Adam Cote and Republican auto-body repair shop chain owner Shawn Moody both report campaign war chests of more than $400,000.
Publicly funded candidates, Democratic lobbyist Betsy Sweet and Republican Sen. Garrett Mason, have reported receiving $400,000 apiece.
Independent gubernatorial candidate and consultant Alan Caron has loaned $200,000 to his own campaign.