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![Democratic Senate candidate Sara Gideon talks to the press after she filled out her absentee ballot to vote in person on October 14, 2020, at the town hall in Freeport, Maine.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/10/GettyImages-1229065315-400x300.jpg)
Silicon Valley Campaign Cash Complicates Democrats’ Plan to Break Up Tech Giants
Democratic candidates in key Senate races are outraising their GOP counterparts in campaign cash from the tech industry.
![A protester holds a flag during a demonstration calling for the closure of the airport due to the COVID-19 spike in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on August 9, 2020.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/10/GettyImages-1227985130-400x300.jpg)
Puerto Rico Debt Vultures Give Big to Candidates to Influence Fiscal Board Picks
While Biden has received far more than Trump, McConnell significantly surpassed Pelosi in donations from debt vultures.
![John James](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/10/2020_1019-john-james-400x300.jpg)
Michigan Republican Senate Candidate Has Strong Financial Ties to DeVos Family
John James tried to distance himself from Betsy DeVos as a super PAC funded by her family poured millions into the race.
![Joe Biden](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/09/2020_0922-biden-400x300.jpg)
Biden Campaign Rakes in Three Times More Funds Than Trump in August
Democrats have enjoyed unprecedented fundraising this cycle amid supporters’ fervent opposition to Trump.
![Donald Trump speaks to a crowd](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/09/2020_0909-donald-trump-400x300.jpg)
Trump Campaign Appears to Be Hiding Large-Dollar Payments to Top Staff
The campaign has not reported payroll payments to several top officials, including its new campaign manager.
![Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testifies during the House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing in the Rayburn House Office Building on August 24, 2020.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/09/2020_0907-louis-dejoy-400x300.jpg)
DeJoy Urged to “Step Aside” in Light of Campaign Finance Fraud Allegations
DeJoy's role as Postmaster General is pivotal in terms of securing the integrity of the vote.
![A recent ruling will require more donors to disclose their role in bankrolling political ads.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/09/GettyImages-173575156-400x300.jpg)
Court Strikes Blow Against Dark Money Just in Time for the 2020 Elections
A recent ruling will require more donors to disclose their role in bankrolling political ads.
![Participants hold a banner in front of the crowd marching in Manhattan, on June 29, 2020.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/06/2020_0630-defund-police--400x300.jpg)
Law Enforcement PACs Give Millions to the Politicians Who Set Their Budgets
Police groups have donated almost $15 million to state and local elected officials since 2015.
![Former Vice President Joe Biden waits to take the stage at a campaign rally at Kiener Plaza on March 7, 2020, in St. Louis, Missouri.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/03/2020_0310-joe-biden-sg-400x300.jpg)
Biden Receives More Funding From the Legal Industry and DOJ Staff Than Trump
Lawyers and law firms have contributed over $6.6 million to Joe Biden.
![Mitch Mcconnell](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/03/2020_0309-mitch-mcconnell-400x300.jpg)
A Campaign Finance Solution Has Been Sitting on McConnell’s Desk for a Year
The For the People Act could transform who runs for office, who wins, and what issues get prioritized in Congress.