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Feds looking at "mysterious" Trump PACs

Campaign finance experts urge feds to "follow the money"

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U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Rhode Island disclosure law

On April 25, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would not take up Gaspee Project v. Mederos, a lawsuit challenging Rhode Island’s campaign finance disclosure regulations. The court’s refusal to hear the appeal means a lower court ruling upholding the state’s law will stand.

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Here are the top 10 places Arizona candidates and PACs are spending campaign money

In Arizona politics, state-level candidates and PACs spent $63.7 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 31, 2022. More than $20.1 million or 31.6 percent of all campaign finance expenditures went to the 10 payees at the top of the list.

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Here are the top 10 places Florida candidates and PACs are spending campaign money

In Florida politics, state-level candidates and PACs spent $302.3 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Feb. 2, 2022. More than $165.9 million or 54.9 percent of all campaign finance expenditures went to the 10 payees at the top of the list.

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Here are the top 10 places Indiana candidates and PACs are spending campaign money

In Indiana politics, state-level candidates and PACs spent $32.15 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Apr. 8, 2022. More than $4.07 million or 12.67 percent of all campaign finance expenditures went to the 10 payees at the top of the list.

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Here are the top 10 places Virginia candidates and PACs are spending campaign money

In Virginia politics, state-level candidates and PACs spent $424.06 million between Jan. 1, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2021. More than $99.40 million or 23.44 percent of all campaign finance expenditures went to the 10 payees at the top of the list.

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Here are the top 10 places Ohio candidates and PACs are spending campaign money

In Ohio politics, state-level candidates and PACs spent $59.24 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Apr. 13, 2022. More than $10.65 million or 17.98 percent of all campaign finance expenditures went to the 10 payees at the top of the list.

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Here are the top 10 places Michigan candidates and PACs are spending campaign money

In Michigan politics, state-level candidates and PACs spent $71.97 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Apr. 20, 2022. More than $16.74 million or 23.26 percent of all campaign finance expenditures went to the 10 payees at the top of the list.

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Here are the top 10 places Wisconsin candidates and PACs are spending campaign money

In Wisconsin politics, state-level candidates and PACs spent $34.71 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 31, 2022. More than $6.01 million or 17.30 percent of all campaign finance expenditures went to the 10 payees at the top of the list.

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Democratic megadonor Soros puts $1 million into Abrams' campaign

ATLANTA — Days after Stacey Abrams qualified to run for governor in March, a super PAC funded by billionaire megadonor George Soros put $1 million into her campaign, according to campaign finance reports.

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Here are the top 10 places North Carolina candidates and PACs are spending campaign money

In North Carolina politics, state-level candidates and PACs spent $22.5 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2021. More than $2.7 million or 12.0 percent of all campaign finance expenditures went to the 10 payees at the top of the list.

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Here are the top 10 places Texas candidates and PACs are spending campaign money

In Texas politics, state-level candidates and PACs spent $337.43 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Feb. 19, 2022. More than $64.59 million or 19.14 percent of all campaign finance expenditures went to the 10 payees at the top of the list.

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The top 10 North Carolina candidates raised 22.4% of all donations

In North Carolina politics, state-level candidates and PACs raised $39.9 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2021. More than $8.9 million or 22.4 percent of all donations was raised by the 10 individuals at the top of the list.

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The top 10 Minnesota candidates raised 14.1% of all donations

In Minnesota politics, state-level candidates and PACs raised $36.9 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2021. More than $5.2 million or 14.1 percent of all donations was raised by the 10 individuals at the top of the list.

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The top 10 Michigan candidates raised 28.4% of all donations

In Michigan politics, state-level candidates and PACs raised $89.2 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2021. More than $25.4 million or 28.4 percent of all donations was raised by the 10 individuals at the top of the list.

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The top 10 Indiana candidates raised 15.5% of all donations

In Indiana politics, state-level candidates and PACs raised $49.5 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Apr. 8, 2022. More than $7.7 million or 15.5 percent of all donations was raised by the 10 individuals at the top of the list.

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The top 10 Ohio candidates raised 31.2% of all donations

In Ohio politics, state-level candidates and PACs raised $79.2 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Apr.13, 2022. More than $24.7 million or 31.2 percent of all donations was raised by the 10 individuals at the top of the list.

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The top 10 Florida candidates raised 20.8% of all donations

In Florida politics, state-level candidates and PACs raised $532.2 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Feb. 28, 2022. More than $110.7 million or 20.8 percent of all donations was raised by the 10 individuals at the top of the list.

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The top 10 Wisconsin candidates raised 35.8% of all donations

In Wisconsin politics, state-level candidates and PACs raised $55.6 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 21, 2022. More than $19.9 million or 35.8 percent of all donations was raised by the 10 individuals at the top of the list.

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The top 10 Texas candidates raised 28.1% of all donations

In Texas politics, state-level candidates and PACs raised $375.3 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Feb. 19, 2022. More than $105.3 million or 28.1 percent of all donations was raised by the 10 individuals at the top of the list.

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The top 10 Pennsylvania candidates raised 10% of all donations

In Pennsylvania politics, state-level candidates and PACs raised $343.8 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 9, 2022. More than $34.5 million or 10.0 percent of all donations was raised by the 10 individuals at the top of the list.

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The top 10 Arizona candidates raised 30.6% of all donations

In Arizona politics, state-level candidates and PACs raised $72.8 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2021. More than $22.3 million or 30.6 percent of all donations was raised by the 10 individuals at the top of the list.

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The top 10 Virginia candidates raised 34.1% of all donations

In Virginia politics, state-level candidates and PACs raised $465.5 million between Jan. 1, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2021. More than $158.9 million or 34.1 percent of all donations was raised by the 10 individuals at the top of the list.

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Rep. Ronny Jackson’s campaign paid for dues at private social club

WASHINGTON — Freshman Rep. Ronny Jackson tapped his campaign account for more than $2,300 in costs associated with membership at a private social club in Texas, campaign finance records show.

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