Campaign filings omit payments to consultant firm for Maine Senate candidate

Graham for Senate reported spending more than $10.1 million on consulting, media buys, ads and data services between August 2025 and May 2026, according to Federal Election Commission records. Three firms received the bulk of those funds. LC Media was paid nearly $5.8 million for media buys, Helix Campaigns received more than $4 million for digital consulting and data acquisition, and Workers Productions was paid $334,000 for video production.

Consultant firm statements Fight Agency stated this week that it produced one launch video and more than 40 ads for the campaign. The firm said the ads helped improve the candidate's profile ahead of the Democratic primary. No payments to Fight Agency or its co-founders appear in the campaign's FEC filings. Campaign records list payments only to the three firms named above.

Withdrawal timeline The candidate dropped out of the Senate race on Wednesday after a rape accusation and prior allegations of physical abuse surfaced. The campaign had continued to operate while supporters were asked about replacement candidates. As of Thursday, the candidate had not filed official withdrawal paperwork with state officials.

Campaign manager, deputy campaign manager and field director remain listed on payroll filings.