How much was raised, spent by mayoral candidates

By RANDY SEAVER, Editor

The Biddeford Gazette has obtained copies of the preliminary campaign finance reports that were filed by each of the mayoral candidates in October.

The final reports, according to state law, mut be filed no later than Dec. 9, 2025.

The preliminary reports, however, cover the time period from July 1, 2025 to October 21, 2025.

According to the preliminary reports, City Councilor Norman Belanger raised $3,135 and had $2,714.60 remaining in his campaign for mayor.

Belanger captured a little more than 20 percent of the tallied votes on Election Day (1,273 votes).

Mayor Marty Grohman raised $3, 771.38 and spent $3,693 on his campaign as of October 21.

Grohman garnered 2,414 votes (38.3 percent) on Election night.

Mayor-elect Liam LaFountain raised $4063 and spent $3, 380 on his campaign between July 1 and Oct. 21, 2025.

Copies of all three reports are posted below.

The Biddeford Gazette will also publish the campaign finance reports for all city councilors.

According to the city clerk’s office, voter turnout on Tuesday was roughly 43 percent of registered voters. As of Election Day, Biddeford has roughly 15,100 registered voters.

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Randy Seaver is the editor and founder of the Biddeford Gazette. He may be reached by email: randy@randyseaver.com

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