Brooklyn businessman to plead guilty in Adams campaign fraud case
A Brooklyn businessman plans to plead guilty in a conspiracy case connected to illegal campaign contributions for Mayor Eric Adams.
Prosecutors: Brooklyn businessman will plead guilty to conspiracy charge in case against Mayor Adams
A Brooklyn real estate magnate plans to plead guilty to conspiracy for funneling illegal campaign contributions to Mayor Eric Adams.
Taiwan's presidential hopeful Ko charged with bribery, misusing donations
Ko Wen-je has been indicted for property development and campaign finance corruption, facing a potential sentence of over 28 years.
Oakland corruption probe: Duong family supported Sheng Thao to rake in taxpayer funds, prosecutors say
Powerful families may leverage political support for contracts,
Ex-GOP state Sen. Artiles sentenced to 60 days in scheme to throw election against Democrat
Frank Artiles, a former Florida state senator, received a 60-day jail sentence and five years probation for a campaign scheme that affected a state election.
Brooklyn businessman to plead guilty in Adams campaign fraud case
A Brooklyn businessman plans to plead guilty in a conspiracy case connected to illegal campaign contributions for Mayor Eric Adams.
Prosecutors: Brooklyn businessman will plead guilty to conspiracy charge in case against Mayor Adams
A Brooklyn real estate magnate plans to plead guilty to conspiracy for funneling illegal campaign contributions to Mayor Eric Adams.
Taiwan's presidential hopeful Ko charged with bribery, misusing donations
Ko Wen-je has been indicted for property development and campaign finance corruption, facing a potential sentence of over 28 years.
Oakland corruption probe: Duong family supported Sheng Thao to rake in taxpayer funds, prosecutors say
Powerful families may leverage political support for contracts,
Ex-GOP state Sen. Artiles sentenced to 60 days in scheme to throw election against Democrat
Frank Artiles, a former Florida state senator, received a 60-day jail sentence and five years probation for a campaign scheme that affected a state election.
The Democrats Will Keep Losing Until They Solve Their Plutocracy Problem
Both parties are increasingly influenced by wealthy donors, hurting their connection to working-class voters.
Kamala Harris' campaign has $1.8 million left in the bank after spending over $1 billion to defeat Donald Trump
Kamala Harris's campaign raised over $1 billion but was defeated by Trump, primarily due to challenges in swing states.
Democratic Donors Will Gather to Plot Ways Forward Under Trump
Democratic donors are regrouping to strategize recovery from Trump's recent victory and address party challenges.
I'm Not Saying President Trump is Bought and Paid For, BUT': MAGA Star Laura Loomer Suggests Trump World Scared' to Cross Monarch' Elon Musk
Laura Loomer claims Elon Musk has created dependency among right-wing supporters through his financial influence, highlighting internal conflict within Trump's circle.
Loomer suggests campaign finance laws are necessary due to Musk's significant donations affecting Trump's political behavior.
The Democrats Will Keep Losing Until They Solve Their Plutocracy Problem
Both parties are increasingly influenced by wealthy donors, hurting their connection to working-class voters.
Kamala Harris' campaign has $1.8 million left in the bank after spending over $1 billion to defeat Donald Trump
Kamala Harris's campaign raised over $1 billion but was defeated by Trump, primarily due to challenges in swing states.
Democratic Donors Will Gather to Plot Ways Forward Under Trump
Democratic donors are regrouping to strategize recovery from Trump's recent victory and address party challenges.
I'm Not Saying President Trump is Bought and Paid For, BUT': MAGA Star Laura Loomer Suggests Trump World Scared' to Cross Monarch' Elon Musk
Laura Loomer claims Elon Musk has created dependency among right-wing supporters through his financial influence, highlighting internal conflict within Trump's circle.
Loomer suggests campaign finance laws are necessary due to Musk's significant donations affecting Trump's political behavior.
Opinion: We cannot allow the matching funds program to be sidelined in 2025
New York City's matching funds program empowers diverse candidates and enhances democratic representation by significantly increasing participation among women and people of color.
Manriquez: Why San Jose needs campaign finance reform - San Jose Spotlight
San Jose's democracy is compromised by big money, with large donor influence overshadowing local voices in elections.
Grassroots organizations are vital in enhancing civic engagement and combating corporate political funding.
Opinion: We cannot allow the matching funds program to be sidelined in 2025
New York City's matching funds program empowers diverse candidates and enhances democratic representation by significantly increasing participation among women and people of color.
Manriquez: Why San Jose needs campaign finance reform - San Jose Spotlight
San Jose's democracy is compromised by big money, with large donor influence overshadowing local voices in elections.
Grassroots organizations are vital in enhancing civic engagement and combating corporate political funding.
Trump's Victory Is a Major Win for Elon Musk and Big-Money Politics
Elon Musk's involvement significantly enhanced Trump's electoral strategy and voter outreach efforts in key swing states.
Musk is about to find out what $130 million for Trump gets him
Elon Musk played a pivotal role in supporting Donald Trump's presidential campaign, raising significant funds and gaining potential influence in government.
US election live updates: Trump and Harris head west in final days of campaigning before election day
Both candidates are intensifying efforts to capture Latino voters as election opportunities dwindle.
Who's paying to elect the president?
Elon Musk's substantial financial backing underscores the increasing influence of outside money in the 2024 presidential election campaign.
Trump Floats Paying Harris Campaign Debts: Whatever We Can Do to Help' in Spirit of Desperately Needed UNITY!'
The GOP should help Kamala Harris pay her campaign debts to promote unity, according to President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump Rages At Oprah, Beyonce, and Al Sharpton Over Kamala Harris Endorsements: What Is Going On Here?'
Donald Trump's allegations of paid celebrity endorsements for Kamala Harris lack credible evidence, prompting questions about misinformation and the nature of campaign finances.
Trump's Victory Is a Major Win for Elon Musk and Big-Money Politics
Elon Musk's involvement significantly enhanced Trump's electoral strategy and voter outreach efforts in key swing states.
Musk is about to find out what $130 million for Trump gets him
Elon Musk played a pivotal role in supporting Donald Trump's presidential campaign, raising significant funds and gaining potential influence in government.
US election live updates: Trump and Harris head west in final days of campaigning before election day
Both candidates are intensifying efforts to capture Latino voters as election opportunities dwindle.
Who's paying to elect the president?
Elon Musk's substantial financial backing underscores the increasing influence of outside money in the 2024 presidential election campaign.
Trump Floats Paying Harris Campaign Debts: Whatever We Can Do to Help' in Spirit of Desperately Needed UNITY!'
The GOP should help Kamala Harris pay her campaign debts to promote unity, according to President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump Rages At Oprah, Beyonce, and Al Sharpton Over Kamala Harris Endorsements: What Is Going On Here?'
Donald Trump's allegations of paid celebrity endorsements for Kamala Harris lack credible evidence, prompting questions about misinformation and the nature of campaign finances.
Donor Expected to Admit to Making Illegal Contributions to Adams
Businessman Erden Arkan is expected to plead guilty to wire fraud conspiracy related to campaign donations to Mayor Eric Adams.
F.B.I. Agents Investigate Use of Fake Donors in N.Y. Assembly Race
Dao Yin is under investigation for allegedly using fake donors and forged signatures to obtain matching campaign funds.
Is This Why the FBI Raided Sheng Thao's Home? Filings Allege High-Rollers Traded Campaign Donations for City Contracts
Allegations surface about illegal campaign donations linked to city contracts in Oakland involving Mayor Sheng Thao and prominent political donors, intensifying scrutiny.
San Mateo Sheriff Corpus under investigation for 2022 election finances
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus is under investigation for campaign finance violations amid calls for her removal related to an abuse of power report.
Donor Expected to Admit to Making Illegal Contributions to Adams
Businessman Erden Arkan is expected to plead guilty to wire fraud conspiracy related to campaign donations to Mayor Eric Adams.
F.B.I. Agents Investigate Use of Fake Donors in N.Y. Assembly Race
Dao Yin is under investigation for allegedly using fake donors and forged signatures to obtain matching campaign funds.
Is This Why the FBI Raided Sheng Thao's Home? Filings Allege High-Rollers Traded Campaign Donations for City Contracts
Allegations surface about illegal campaign donations linked to city contracts in Oakland involving Mayor Sheng Thao and prominent political donors, intensifying scrutiny.
San Mateo Sheriff Corpus under investigation for 2022 election finances
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus is under investigation for campaign finance violations amid calls for her removal related to an abuse of power report.
By denying Adams funds, the undemocratic Campaign Finance Board is election-meddling
The CFB's decision against Mayor Adams highlights flaws in New York's public campaign-finance system and raises concerns over the politicization of such decisions.
Mayor Adams Is Denied Public Money for His Re-election Campaign
Mayor Eric Adams denied public matching funds for his re-election campaign due to violations related to fundraising practices, severely impacting his campaign resources.
Indicted NYC Mayor Adams facing key decision with millions in public matching funds at stake
Adams' reelection may hinge on the Campaign Finance Board's funding decision amidst ongoing corruption charges.
Federal investigation into Eric Adams' associate's PAC reveals potential financial misconduct and irregularities in political fundraising activities.
Mayor Adams Is Denied Public Money for His Re-election Campaign
Mayor Eric Adams denied public matching funds for his re-election campaign due to violations related to fundraising practices, severely impacting his campaign resources.
Indicted NYC Mayor Adams facing key decision with millions in public matching funds at stake
Adams' reelection may hinge on the Campaign Finance Board's funding decision amidst ongoing corruption charges.
Duong family allegedly paid for 2022 election hit pieces to help elect Sheng Thao
The FBI investigation into Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao involves alleged campaign manipulation and corruption linked to significant campaign financing from local companies.
How Silicon Valley candidates are tied to troubled recycler - San Jose Spotlight
Candidates in Silicon Valley's Congressional District 16 race blame each other for connections to a scrutinized recycling company amid FBI investigation.
Duong family allegedly paid for 2022 election hit pieces to help elect Sheng Thao
The FBI investigation into Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao involves alleged campaign manipulation and corruption linked to significant campaign financing from local companies.
How Silicon Valley candidates are tied to troubled recycler - San Jose Spotlight
Candidates in Silicon Valley's Congressional District 16 race blame each other for connections to a scrutinized recycling company amid FBI investigation.
SF election analysis: Money can't buy you competence
Despite heavy financial backing in San Francisco's elections, money alone does not guarantee success or competence in political outcomes.
Hearing Is Set on Effort to Stop $1M-a-Day Sweepstakes From Elon Musk PAC
Elon Musk's $1 million sweepstakes in battleground states is under legal scrutiny for potentially violating election laws and state prohibitions on illegal lotteries.
Assembly District 26 race captures the attention of outside groups that have spent nearly $3.7 million
Silicon Valley Assembly race draws $3.7 million from well-funded PACs, indicating the high stakes and competitive dynamics in local elections.
Only 67 votes separate candidates in $1.8 million race for Contra Costa supervisor
Shanelle Scales-Preston leads by a narrow margin in a highly competitive and costly county supervisor race.
Laura Richardson completes a political comeback, winning tight race to represent South L.A. in the California Capitol
Laura Richardson won a highly competitive and costly election for a South Los Angeles state Senate seat, marking her political comeback after 10 years.
Donations pour into Gauthier-Lopez race
Gauthier has significantly out-raised Lopez in the lead-up to Election Day, indicating strong support for her campaign.
SF election analysis: Money can't buy you competence
Despite heavy financial backing in San Francisco's elections, money alone does not guarantee success or competence in political outcomes.
Hearing Is Set on Effort to Stop $1M-a-Day Sweepstakes From Elon Musk PAC
Elon Musk's $1 million sweepstakes in battleground states is under legal scrutiny for potentially violating election laws and state prohibitions on illegal lotteries.
Assembly District 26 race captures the attention of outside groups that have spent nearly $3.7 million
Silicon Valley Assembly race draws $3.7 million from well-funded PACs, indicating the high stakes and competitive dynamics in local elections.
Only 67 votes separate candidates in $1.8 million race for Contra Costa supervisor
Shanelle Scales-Preston leads by a narrow margin in a highly competitive and costly county supervisor race.
Laura Richardson completes a political comeback, winning tight race to represent South L.A. in the California Capitol
Laura Richardson won a highly competitive and costly election for a South Los Angeles state Senate seat, marking her political comeback after 10 years.
Donations pour into Gauthier-Lopez race
Gauthier has significantly out-raised Lopez in the lead-up to Election Day, indicating strong support for her campaign.
Election 2024: Live updates from across San Francisco
Mark Farrell faces a major campaign finance fine just before Election Day, potentially influencing voter perception and decision-making.
Mission Local bags two Society of Professional Journalists awards
Mission Local received recognition for in-depth journalism on campaign finance and technology reporting, highlighting political money's influence in San Francisco.
SF's Prop D Hopes to Eliminate Most City Hall Commissions, Critics Say It's Just a Mark Farrell Slush Fund
Prop D aims to halve SF City commissions but is controversial due to allegations of campaign finance misconduct related to Mark Farrell's mayoral run.
Mark Farrell Hit With Largest Ethics Fine In City History Over Commingling of Campaign Funds With Prop D
Mark Farrell's campaign faced scrutiny over potential campaign finance violations related to Proposition D funding.
Settlements reveal ethical concerns and could influence voter perception ahead of the San Francisco mayoral election.
Election 2024: Live updates from across San Francisco
Mark Farrell faces a major campaign finance fine just before Election Day, potentially influencing voter perception and decision-making.
Mission Local bags two Society of Professional Journalists awards
Mission Local received recognition for in-depth journalism on campaign finance and technology reporting, highlighting political money's influence in San Francisco.
SF's Prop D Hopes to Eliminate Most City Hall Commissions, Critics Say It's Just a Mark Farrell Slush Fund
Prop D aims to halve SF City commissions but is controversial due to allegations of campaign finance misconduct related to Mark Farrell's mayoral run.
Mark Farrell Hit With Largest Ethics Fine In City History Over Commingling of Campaign Funds With Prop D
Mark Farrell's campaign faced scrutiny over potential campaign finance violations related to Proposition D funding.
Settlements reveal ethical concerns and could influence voter perception ahead of the San Francisco mayoral election.
Harris Campaign Reportedly Spent Six Figures to Build Set for Call Her Daddy' Podcast Declined Free Joe Rogan Interview
The Harris campaign spent extensively on advertising and promotion but struggled financially despite significant initial funding.
Harris's Main Allied Group Raised Over $900 Million to Aid Her Bid
Future Forward raised over $900 million for Kamala Harris's campaign, the largest ever for an outside organization, but faced scrutiny after her election loss.
People Are (Falsely) Claiming That Oprah Winfrey Was Paid $1 Million To Endorse Kamala Harris, And The Double Standard Is Infuriating
Oprah Winfrey did not receive personal payment for endorsing Kamala Harris; misinformation has misrepresented her financial involvement during the campaign.
Harris Campaign Reportedly Spent Six Figures to Build Set for Call Her Daddy' Podcast Declined Free Joe Rogan Interview
The Harris campaign spent extensively on advertising and promotion but struggled financially despite significant initial funding.
Harris's Main Allied Group Raised Over $900 Million to Aid Her Bid
Future Forward raised over $900 million for Kamala Harris's campaign, the largest ever for an outside organization, but faced scrutiny after her election loss.
People Are (Falsely) Claiming That Oprah Winfrey Was Paid $1 Million To Endorse Kamala Harris, And The Double Standard Is Infuriating
Oprah Winfrey did not receive personal payment for endorsing Kamala Harris; misinformation has misrepresented her financial involvement during the campaign.
Super-PAC contribution limits approved by Maine voters set for legal challenge
Maine residents approved a limit of $5,000 on individual donations to super PACs, potentially challenging the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision.
American Democracy Gives Way to Corporate Oligarchy
The transition of the American republic towards a corporate oligarchy began with Lewis Powell's 1971 strategy.
Show us the money: How big money dominates the 2024 US election
The 2024 presidential election is projected to be the most expensive in history, significantly influenced by fundraising dynamics, particularly for Kamala Harris.
Huzzah for Transparency!
The influence of billionaires in U.S. elections persists, raising concerns about the integrity of democracy.
Crypto Already Won Election as Trump Rises and Senate's Sherrod Brown Falls
The crypto sector has gained significant political leverage following election results, positioning itself for potential legislative advancements under a Republican Senate.
Show us the money: How big money dominates the 2024 US election
The 2024 presidential election is projected to be the most expensive in history, significantly influenced by fundraising dynamics, particularly for Kamala Harris.
Huzzah for Transparency!
The influence of billionaires in U.S. elections persists, raising concerns about the integrity of democracy.
Crypto Already Won Election as Trump Rises and Senate's Sherrod Brown Falls
The crypto sector has gained significant political leverage following election results, positioning itself for potential legislative advancements under a Republican Senate.
How candidates for state Senate District 7 would approach the East Bay's biggest challenges
The East Bay Senate race highlights divisions among Democrats over key issues like housing and public safety.
SF mayoral candidate Mark Farrell to pay ethics penalty for alleged campaign finance violations
Mark Farrell's $108,179 settlement highlights violations in campaign finance rules, marking the largest settlement in the San Francisco Ethics Commission's history.
Abortion-rights groups spend big on ballot measures
Abortion is a key issue on the ballot, with significant financial backing from pro-abortion rights groups compared to their opponents.
Who are the wealthy donors flooding Oakland's election with out-of-town cash?
Increased campaign spending by hedge-fund manager Philip Dreyfuss is shifting Oakland's politics towards moderate, tough-on-crime candidates.
Everything you need to know about the 2024 US presidential election
The upcoming US presidential election is pivotal for democracy and involves record campaign spending and polarized media coverage.
Why the UAW's Shawn Fain Is So Excited About Nebraska Independent Dan Osborn
The US Senate's representation often neglects working Americans, favoring the wealthy elite, despite some party differences.
Judge Allows Unusual G.O.P. Strategy to Pump Money Into Senate Races
Senate Republicans can now use a controversial advertising strategy to increase campaign spending in key battleground states before the 2024 elections.
See who's spending the most in Berkeley elections
Campaign spending in Berkeley has significantly increased, reflecting the impact of local business interests on key measures. Voting and registration information is crucial for locals.
Sweeney: Vote for a cleaner California, not PG&E's man in Sacramento - San Jose Spotlight
The Assembly District 26 race is heavily influenced by PG&E's significant financial backing of candidate Patrick Ahrens.
An Elon Musk-backed political group is posting fake Kamala Harris ads on Facebook
False ads impersonating Kamala Harris misrepresent her policy positions on critical issues, benefitting from social media's targeted reach.