#campaign-finance

#campaign-finance

Santa Clara County supervisors are considering raising fundraising limits for reelection campaigns to help candidates compete more fairly.

Advocacy groups founded by Stacey Abrams fined $300,000 for illegal electioneering activities and failure to disclose donations and spending.

A Brooklyn real estate magnate pleaded guilty to funneling illegal campaign contributions to Mayor Eric Adams through straw donations.

Moderate political action committees face challenges after financial losses in elections, leading to a merger between two major groups in San Francisco.

Erlene King admits to wire fraud for falsifying contributions to exploit New York City's matching funds program, potentially facing up to 20 years in prison.

The Federal Election Commission decided to dismiss its long-running case against former Congressman David Rivera, previously accused of illegal campaign contributions.

New York City's matching funds program empowers diverse candidates and enhances democratic representation by significantly increasing participation among women and people of color.

Mike Siegel corrected campaign contribution reports after an ethics complaint was filed against him, showing no violation of city regulations.

Campaign financing drastically impacts election outcomes, overshadowing voter priorities.

Washington state appellate judges upheld a $35 million penalty against Meta Inc. for over 800 campaign finance violations.

Tania Fernandes Anderson, a Boston City Councilor, violated state campaign finance laws and faces further scrutiny if noncompliance continues.

The Mercury emphasizes the importance of local journalism and community support for effective news and arts coverage.

The Ethics Review Commission failed to resolve allegations against Mayor Watson's campaign finance practices, leaving potential violations in limbo.

Rene Gonzalez's mayoral campaign violated Portland's campaign finance limits, resulting in a fine of $9,180.

Timothy Mellon, a major donor to Trump, represents the influence of wealthy individuals on American politics through significant financial contributions.

Maine residents approved a limit of $5,000 on individual donations to super PACs, potentially challenging the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision.

The crypto sector has gained significant political leverage following election results, positioning itself for potential legislative advancements under a Republican Senate.

Raj Salwan leads a close mayoral race against Vinnie Bacon in Fremont, driven by substantial self-funded campaign efforts on both sides.

Thomas Kean Jr. re-elected in a competitive race, focused on U.S. global leadership and support for allies.

The East Bay Senate race highlights divisions among Democrats over key issues like housing and public safety.

Mark Farrell's $108,179 settlement highlights violations in campaign finance rules, marking the largest settlement in the San Francisco Ethics Commission's history.