Maine Republican Scandals | Updated List of GOP Scandals in ME

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Maine Republican U.S. Congress Member & Candidate Scandals

  • Susan CollinsSusan CollinsU.S. Senator [R-ME]
       
    Using "Straw" Donors, Misuse of Government Resources for Political Gain
    9/22/26
    Allegedly steered $32M in Navy contracts to a defense contractor after he secretly funneled $150k through a shell company to a super PAC supporting her 2020 reelection bid
    Allegedly according to reporting from credible media outlets

Maine Republican Executive Branch Scandals

  • Paul LePagePaul LePageFmr. Governor [R-ME]MAGA Enthusiast
    MAGA Enthusiast  
    Corrupt Pardon Involving Friends or Family
    3/27/19
    Pardoned his late mentor's grandson who was convicted of felony drug trafficking and tried to keep it secret in a breach of precedent in which governors usually publicly identify the names of people they pardoned
    According to news reports from credible media outlets

Maine Republican State Legislator Scandals

  • Randall HallRandall HallState Representative
       
    Election Crimes
    5/26/26
    Forged signatures on at least ten campaign finance forms he submitted so he would qualify for taxpayer money to pay for his campaign
    According to charging documents filed by state officials
  • Lucas LaniganLucas LaniganState Representative
       
    Extramarital Affair, Domestic Violence
    10/28/24
    Choked his wife so forcefully that she required a trip to the hospital after she confronted him over an extramarital affair she suspected he was having
    According to charging documents filed by local police