Public Campaign Financing Is Already Changing New York Elections
More than 300 candidates joined the first run of New York State’s small-donor matching program, exceeding the expectations of advocates.
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AIPAC’s Republican-Funded Super PAC Boosts L.A. Incumbent House Democrat
United Democracy Project has spent $1.5 million for Rep. Jimmy Gomez, its only general election spending, against challenger David Kim, also a Democrat.
The Final Pre-Election Reports Are In: Here Are Trump’s 20 Largest Donors
Trump's top four donors have given a whopping $459 million—so far—to super PACs backing him.
We broke these Big Money stories this year
From massive cryptocurrency industry spending in 2024 to rising fossil fuel industry donations and billionaire investors bankrolling super PACs, here are some stories that Sludge has covered this year with support from our readers.
In Michigan, Voting Rights Groups Are Preparing to Counter ‘Anti-Voter’ Activists on Election Day
As in-person early voting begins in Detroit, pro-democracy groups in the battleground state of Michigan are ramping up election protection efforts.
Fossil Fuel Donors Give Record Amount to Congressional GOP Super PACs
Donors including Chevron and ConocoPhillips have donated a record sum in the 2024 cycle to the giant spending groups tied to Sen. Mitch McConnell and Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Sludge Report: FEC Filing Day 10/15
Three billionaires pumped $218.8 million into three pro-Trump super PACs in the third quarter.
Here Are Trump’s Investment Industry Donors
The securities and investment industry gave about three in ten dollars raised by the Trump campaign and its super PACs through August.
The Crypto Industry Could Decide the Fate of the Senate
Crypto industry super PACs have now poured $120 million into 2024 elections, backing a blend of Republicans and Democrats in key races.
Pennsylvanians Rally Against Foreign Influence in Their State Elections
Pro-democracy groups are calling on state Senate leaders to advance a bill that would ban foreign-influenced corporations from spending in politics.