Dark Money

Three to four state lawmakers in Colorado are projected to lose their Democratic primaries as liberal candidates perform strongly. State super PACs funded by dark money attempted to support moderate candidates but faced significant challenges.

Dark money is heavily influencing Colorado's Democratic primaries, with funds coming from unreported donor organizations. The money is used to support moderate candidates over progressive ones, often through deceptive practices by nonprofits and super PACs.

Jim Jordan, a Trump loyalist and House judiciary committee chair, is linked to a group that received 'dark money' from an ICE detention contractor. The report highlights close ties between the Trump administration and Geo Group, a company profiting from anti-immigration crackdowns.

Nearly $2M of dark money has been spent in Democratic statehouse primaries in Colorado, targeting moderate candidates to oppose more liberal opponents. The funds are used for ads and mailers in Denver area districts and one in the high country.

Republican candidates Richard Woods and Fred 'Bubba' Longgrear are competing in a runoff for Georgia state superintendent, criticizing each other's leadership records. Woods, seeking a fourth term, faces accusations of low literacy rates, while Longgrear is accused of accepting 'dark money.' The June 16 winner will face Democratic nominee Lydia Powell in November.

A prominent Republican figure faces allegations of receiving 'dark money' through large, unexplained donations, raising concerns about potential corruption or unethical financial influence in politics.

Tens of millions of dollars in dark money, largely from undisclosed donors, have flooded Virginia ahead of a congressional redistricting referendum. If passed, the measure would grant Democrats control of redistricting, potentially securing a 10-1 House delegation edge. The referendum, funded by 501(c)(4) organizations, faces opposition from Republicans who argue it is a 'power grab,' despite Democratic-aligned groups outspending opponents 3:1.

Tens of millions in dark money, primarily from undisclosed donors, has flooded Virginia ahead of a congressional redistricting referendum that could shift the U.S. House balance in favor of Democrats. If passed, the ballot measure would grant Democrats control of redistricting through 2030, potentially increasing their delegate advantage from 6-5 to 10-1, while sparking bipartisan criticism over transparency and national political influence.

Billionaires and dark money are expected to heavily influence the 2026 midterm elections, raising concerns about political funding and its impact on congressional control. The influx of wealth into the fall elections highlights ongoing debates about the role of money in politics.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) rejected a resolution targeting AIPAC's influence and dark money in primaries, deferring decisions to a Middle East Working Group. This reflects ongoing internal debate over Israel policy and growing Democratic concerns about AIPAC's role in elections.