Austin Knudsen
Coverage of Austin Knudsen in the Nexus archive.
- Montana Supreme Court certifies ballot measure on corporate election spending
The Montana Supreme Court certified a ballot measure that would prohibit corporations from spending money to influence elections. The decision relates to a legal challenge against the 2010 Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling. The Transparent Election Initiative and Jeff Mangan, a former state commissioner of political practices, sought the measure's inclusion on the November ballot.
- Republicans get 'aggressive' in fight to win top cop spots in battleground states
Republican attorney general candidates are launching an $11 million TV campaign in battleground states like Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, emphasizing crime, border security, and public safety to counter Democratic policies. The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) highlights past legal victories against Biden administration policies, including student loan forgiveness and Title IX revisions, as part of a national strategy to prioritize public safety in 2026 elections.
- Republicans get 'aggressive' in fight to win top cop spots in battleground states
Republican attorney general candidates are launching an $11 million TV ad campaign in key battleground states, focusing on crime, border security, and public safety to counter Democratic policies. The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) highlights recent legal victories against Biden administration initiatives, such as student loan forgiveness and Title IX revisions, as part of a broader strategy to nationalize attorney general races.