The Latest Breaking News from Campaign Finance

Bernie Sanders Reveals 15 Billionaires Spent $433M to Buy Elections, Musk Family Leading Top Donations

Uncover the influence of billionaires like the Musk family on US midterm elections with $433M in donations. Learn about Bernie Sanders' push for campaign finance reform and the effects of Citizens United.

International Business Times UK · Mar 26

Vivek Ramaswamy spent $12,000 in campaign funds on luxury Puerto Rico trip ahead of H1-B conference: Report

Ohio gubernatorial candidate and Indian-American politician Vivek Ramaswamy spent nearly $12,000 in campaign funds on a luxury trip to Puerto Rico, according to campaign finance documents and reporting by MeidasTouch, a progressive political media organisation in the US.

The Times of India · Mar 20

50 years ago, the Supreme Court broke campaign finance regulation

In 2024, spending on federal elections totaled almost US$15 billion in the United States. The United Kingdom, in contrast, spent approximately $129 million on its 2024 parliamentary elections – less than 1% of 2024 U.S. spending – despite having a population one-fifth the size of the U.S.

The Conversation · Feb 24

"American Democracy and the Actuality of Corruption," by Jeff Milyo

"Buckley v. Valeo confines campaign finance regulation to actual corruption, rather than amorphous claims about 'undue influence.'"

Reason · Jan 23

Shapiro enters re-election year with Pennsylvania campaign record of $30 million

The governor’s performance in the 2022 election has significantly elevated his profile within the Democratic Party

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Supreme Court mixed on striking down party coordination rule - Roll Call

The Supreme Court gave a mixed reception Tuesday to an effort to overturn a limit on political party spending in coordination with candidates.

Roll Call · Dec 9, 2025

Brad Raffensperger sues to win more campaign spending power in Georgia governor race

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is the latest Republican candidate for Georgia governor to attack campaign finance rules that allow Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to raise unlimited contributions

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Supreme Court to hear arguments on campaign finance limits - Roll Call

Republicans are set to urge the Supreme Court during oral arguments Tuesday to overturn a campaign finance limit on party spending.

Roll Call · Dec 8, 2025

Help Legislators Legislate Again

Legislative disfunction is at the root of many current controversies, and past legislation bears part of the problem.

Reason · Oct 23, 2025

Supreme Court opens with cases on voting rights, tariffs, gender identity and campaign finance to test the limits of a constitutional revolution

The most influential cases before the U.S. Supreme Court this term, which begins on Oct. 6, 2025, reflect the cultural and partisan clashes of American politics.

The Conversation · Oct 2, 2025