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Stephen L. Carter: Political emails may be spam, but Gmail wants to set them free

Lots of people are hopping mad about Google’s proposal to allow political campaign emails to bypass the spam folders of Gmail users. The dispute arose earlier this summer after Google asked the Federal Elections Commission for advice on the legality of a “pilot program” to make it easier for political…

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Democratic group sues watchdog for not taking action against Trump over unofficial 2024 campaigning

American Bridge 21st Century filed the lawsuit against the FEC on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Suit faults FEC for inaction on Trump's teasing of 2024 run

A pro-Democratic super PAC is accusing the Federal Election Commission of allowing former President Donald Trump “to continue violating the law” by dragging its feet over a complaint concerning Trump’s teasing of a future White House bid

The Independent UK

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Ohio Senate candidate Vance asking donors to help pay debts

WASHINGTON — As Ohio Senate candidate J.D. Vance fell far short of his Democratic opponent Tim Ryan in recent campaign donations, one of the Republican’s chief fundraising vehicles says it prioritizes paying off the campaign’s debt from the May 3 primary he won.

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Ohio Senate candidate Vance asking donors to help pay debts - Roll Call

One of Ohio GOP Senate nominee J.D. Vance's fundraising committees says the first $2,900 donated goes to retire his primary debts.

Roll Call

New FEC filings show no sign of donors abandoning Democrats - Roll Call

The president’s party usually loses seats in midterms, but there is no sign that campaign donors are turning away from Democratic candidates.

Roll Call

What to watch in Tuesday’s Maryland contests - Roll Call

Key races include picking a GOP challenger to Rep. David Trone in the 6th District, and the Democratic primary in the open 4th District.

Roll Call

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David Schweikert, Josh Barnett, and Elijah Norton are running in the Republican primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District

David Schweikert, Josh Barnett, and Elijah Norton are running in the Republican primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District on August 2, 2022. Schweikert and Norton have led in fundraising and media attention.

Ballotpedia

"Alice In Wonderland" In SCOTUS

In two dissents this past term, Justices invoked Alice in Wonderland. Chief Justice Roberts had this gem in FEC v. Cruz. A paragraph on page 7 begins: These arguments have an Alice in Wonderland air about them, with the Government arguing that appellees would not violate the statute by repaying…

Reason

Supreme Court sides with conservatives to make America more dangerous, less free

Court watchers say the high court reaches decisions based on politics, not constitutional law. Even lawyers who watch the court carefully say you don’t have to be steeped in constitutional law these days to predict how the court will rule.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois primary Tuesday: The latest on outside money flooding into congressional primary races

Who will survive in Illinois incumbent contests? On the Democratic side, it’s Sean Casten vs Mary Newman; and for Republicans, it’s Mary Miller vs Rodney Davis.

Chicago Sun-Times

At the Races: Not too pumped - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call

Yesli Vega wins Republican primary in VA-07

Yesli Vega defeated Derrick Anderson, Bryce Reeves, Crystal Vanuch, and two other candidates in the Republican primary for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District on June 21, 2022. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) is running for re-election in the redrawn 7th District. Vega had 29% of the vote to Anderson’s 24%, Reeves’ 20%,…

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Crypto PAC money boosting Jonathan Jackson’s bid for Congress now totals more than $1 million

New FEC filings reveals Jackson is being boosted with $1,041,899 in outside money for ads and direct mail in the closing days of the 1st Congressional District campaign.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Crypto-linked super PACs boost spending on primary races

WASHINGTON — Super PACs with ties to the cryptocurrency industry have spent at least $31.2 million in primary races ahead of this year’s midterms, with most of the money coming from a handful of executives at just one company.

Roll Call

Crypto-linked super PACs boost spending on primary races - Roll Call

Super PACs connected to the crypto industry are flexing their muscles in this year's primary campaigns as lawmakers consider regulations.

Chicago Sun-Times

Crypto billionaire’s PAC spends nearly $1 million in Illinois Democratic congressional primaries

A PAC bankrolled by crypto billionaire Samuel Bankman-Fried poured $500,065 into television ads to elect Jonathan Jackson to Congress from the 1st District.

The Denver Post

A gulf of cash separates Republican primary candidates in Colorado's US Senate race

DENVER — Construction CEO Joe O’Dea has topped $1 million in how much he’s loaned or directly contributed to his campaign for U.S. Senate, adding another contrast to his race against poorly monied rival state Rep. Ron Hanks.

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Next Alaska House member will come from a field of 4 that includes Palin

Three of the four candidates who advanced from Alaska’s all-party special House primary last weekend may have familiar names, but the Last Frontier State is living up to its nickname by venturing into unexplored territory in the way it will pick a winner in August to serve the remainder of…

Roll Call

Next Alaska House member will come from a field of four that includes Palin - Roll Call

The state’s ranked choice voting system gives incentive for candidates to message across party lines, advocates say.

Chicago Sun-Times

Outside groups big players in Chicago-area Democratic congressional primaries

National groups with deep pockets are playing significant roles in the Democratic congressional primary fights between Reps. Marie Newman and Sean Casten in the 6th District and Delia Ramirez and Gil Villegas in the 3rd District.

Salon

Boebert probed over "ill-gotten funds"

Group that helped defeat Madison Cawthorn alleges Boebert used bogus campaign reimbursements to pay off tax liens

Al Jazeera

US elections: How pro-Israel spending affects Palestine advocacy

Despite massive AIPAC spending in Democratic primaries, advocates say debate over US support for Israel not going away.

Roll Call

Senate confirms Democratic nominee to FEC - Roll Call

Democratic attorney Dara Lindenbaum got bipartisan support in the Senate Tuesday for her nomination to the Federal Election Commission.

Tribune News Service

Open-seat primaries drive outside spending in Alabama, Minnesota

WASHINGTON — Republican voters in deep-red Alabama and in an open Minnesota House district will pick nominees Tuesday in primaries that are likely to decide who comes to Capitol Hill.

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