Total Subsidies payments in Maine totaled $17.0 million in 2022
Total Subsidies in Maine by Congressional District, 2022
| Rank | District | Total Subsidies 2022 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Maine (Rep. Jared Golden) | $6,206,043 | 36.4% | 36.4% |
| 2 | 1st District of Maine (Rep. Chellie Pingree) | $326,761 | 1.9% | 38.3% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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