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Big money shaping GOP primaries for Texas attorney general, comptroller

New campaign finance filings provide the first glimpse of the financial and political fault lines emerging in the open primaries for key statewide offices.

The Texas Tribune

French authorities raid far-right National Rally party HQ in campaign finance probe

Police and judges raided France's far-right National Rally (RN) headquarters as part of an investigation into alleged campaign finance violations.

Euronews

Supreme Court will decide GOP-led campaign finance challenge - Roll Call

The Supreme Court announced Monday it will decide a Republican-led challenge to a federal campaign spending limit.

Roll Call

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Campaign Finance Laws Institutionalize Corruption

Powerful political allies get a pass, while dissenters are crushed with massive fines. This isn’t a flaw in the system—it’s the point.

Reason

House Ethics panel continues scrutiny of Rep. Cory Mills - Roll Call

Allegations referred to the panel by the Office of Congressional Conduct involve campaign finance and government contracts.

Roll Call

FEC clears Ted Cruz of wrongdoing over podcast syndicator’s donations to super PAC

The agency dismissed a campaign finance watchdog complaint after finding no evidence Cruz “solicited, directed, received, transferred, or spent the funds.”

The Texas Tribune

Texas congressmen cleared in ethics investigation over campaign finance spending

The ethics committee said existing law and guidance from the Federal Election Commission is “often ambiguous” and provides gray areas of spending.

The Texas Tribune

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Taiwan’s presidential hopeful Ko charged with bribery, misusing donations

Former major of Taipei Ko Wen-je has been indicted over property development and campaign finance scandals.

Al Jazeera

US business leaders set to break record on donations to Trump inaugural fund

Donations, not restricted by campaign finance laws, come as industries seek favor with incoming administration

The Guardian - US

Conservative Groups Challenge Maine Law Limiting Super PAC Donations

Conservative groups challenge Maine law limiting PAC donations, sparking legal battle over free speech rights and campaign finance reform.

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Victorian independents’ potential High Court challenge to political donations laws has merit - and there are federal implications too

A prospective constitutional challenge to Victorian campaign finance laws may have flow-on consequences for Commonwealth campaign finance reforms, which have currently stalled in the Senate.

The Conversation

Campaign finance records don’t capture total spending on Amarillo abortion “travel ban” election

Several prominent Amarillo business people donated to support the so-called travel ban. Meanwhile, statewide progressive groups helped the opposition.

The Texas Tribune

Eric Adams Gamed a New York Campaign Finance Scheme That Was Ripe for Corruption

The New York City mayor's kickbacks from Turkish officials translated into extra cash from taxpayers.

Reason

Trump-pardoned filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza flamed for attacking Biden for pardoning son

D’Souza was pardoned for campaign finance violations in 2018

The Independent UK

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Kamala Harris Campaign Still Seeking Donations Weeks After Election

Vice President Kamala Harris' post-election fundraising efforts and financial challenges highlight complexities of campaign finance and aftermath of a clos...

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Supreme Court Upholds Alaska Campaign Contribution Disclosure Rules

Supreme Court upholds Alaska's campaign contribution disclosure rules from 2020 ballot measure, promoting transparency in campaign finance.

The Guardian - US

Eric Adams aide under FBI investigation was key player at fundraiser with reported ‘straw’ donations

Revealed: Video footage casts doubt on compliance with campaign finance laws and past characterizations of the event by the Adams campaign

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Maine Residents Overwhelmingly Approve Campaign Finance Reform Initiative

Maine residents pass referendum to limit individual donations to super PACs, addressing corruption in politics.

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As dark money floods campaign, advocates hope Harris, Dems could push changes - Roll Call

Advocates of changing campaign finance law are hoping a Democratic sweep in the elections would help usher in a new agenda.

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Abortion Ballot Measure Campaigns See Massive Funding Disparities

Analysis of campaign finance data reveals abortion-rights groups outspending opponents in nine states, influencing public opinion and legislative outcomes.

Reason

A Look Back at the Panic Over Big Money in Politics

Law professor Ann Southworth offers a balanced take on the fallout from the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision.

The Guardian - US

Lopsided playing field: executives with deep pockets spend big on Oakland recall races

California’s billionaires have altered San Francisco politics. The playbook is being repeated across the Bay

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Sen. Baldwin And Challenger Hovde Clash On Abortion Rights

Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde debate abortion rights and campaign finance in Wisconsin.

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House Democrats Sue FEC Over Campaign Finance Loophole

DCCC sues FEC over alleged campaign finance loophole exploited by Republicans, seeking court ruling before the upcoming election.

The Independent UK

Elon Musk commits $70 million to boost Donald Trump

Elon Musk, the tech mogul who is the world’s richest man, plunged more than $70 million of his personal fortune into helping Donald Trump and other Republicans win in November’s election, making him one of the biggest donors to GOP causes this campaign season, according to campaign finances disclosures released…

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