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Intra-Party Battles Fuel Primary Spending
Some incumbent members of Congress are facing much earlier primary tests from members of their own party.
Nation’s Largest Television Company Solicits Contributions From Employees for Right-Wing PAC
“They certainly have the right to do it, but it's blatantly unethical.”
Beto O’Rourke’s No-PAC Campaign Is Paying Off in Race Against Ted Cruz
O'Rourke's pledge to not “take a dime” from PACs may have paid off.
Stopping the Big Money Takeover of US Elections and Government
We must empower people rather than money in our political process.
Best of 2017: Ten Stories of Money and Politics
The OpenSecrets team put together their favorite stories from this very memorable year in politics.
In Alabama, Senate Race Raises Disclosure Concerns
In the Alabama Senate race, super PAC Highway 31 is raising eyebrows.
Outside Spending Targets Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Freedom Partners has spent around $1.7 million to defeat Baldwin.
Big Money Pours Into Virginia’s Close Governor’s Race
The Virginia race is shaping up to be the year's closest gubernatorial election.
House Spending Bill Would Decimate Campaign Finance Rules
Three riders deep inside the House appropriations bill would bar federal agencies from enforcing campaign finance laws.
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Conservatives Are Suing Seattle for Implementing Innovative Campaign Finance Reform
In 2015, Seattle voters passed an initiative creating the nation's first “democracy voucher” program.