Federal Elections Commission
Coverage of Federal Elections Commission in the Nexus archive.
- Republicans stay mum on whether they’ll return campaign cash from embattled Max Miller
Max Miller’s Dependable Conservative Leadership PAC contributed more than $70,000 in campaign cash to 16 fellow Republicans competing in midterm races. Most of these recipients have remained silent about whether they plan to return the money despite serious allegations of domestic abuse against Miller.
- Hendricks gave $25M to MAGA Inc., her largest recorded political donation ever
Diane Hendricks, a Wisconsin billionaire, donated $25 million to MAGA Inc., a super PAC supporting Donald Trump, marking her largest recorded political donation. She previously gave $10 million to the PAC's predecessor in 2024. The PAC, which has $382 million in funds, received major contributions from other donors including Miriam Adelson.
- Standout stats from Louisiana’s US Senate party runoffs
Louisiana's U.S. Senate party runoffs saw 17% voter turnout, with GOP voters outnumbering Democrats by 120,438. Julia Letlow and Jaime Davis secured decisive wins, with Davis outperforming John Fleming in votes despite spending significantly less. Turnout dropped from the May primary, reflecting changes in Louisiana's semi-closed party primary system.
- California influencer disclosures offer a glimpse at how secret money distorts American politics
California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer's campaign paid over $500,000 to social media influencers like The Shade Room and Foos Gone Wild to promote his candidacy, revealing a trend in modern political campaigns leveraging content creators. These disclosures highlight gaps in federal oversight of political spending on digital platforms.
- Ossoff builds massive cash edge as Georgia GOP field remains unsettled
Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff holds a significant fundraising advantage over Republican challengers, with $31 million cash on hand compared to GOP candidates' combined totals. The Republican primary remains fractured, with Rep. Mike Collins leading fundraising but a potential runoff likely due to undecided voters.
- Angie Craig builds fundraising lead in Minnesota Senate primary
Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) raised $2.5 million in Q1, surpassing Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan's $1.3 million, giving Craig a $4.8 million cash-on-hand advantage. Flanagan spent over $1 million, nearly equal to her fundraising, while criticizing Craig for accepting corporate PAC contributions.
- Sherrod Brown posts big cash advantage over Jon Husted
Sherrod Brown raised $10.1 million in Q1 2024 compared to Jon Husted's $2.9 million, with Brown holding $16.5 million in cash reserves versus Husted's $8.2 million. Senate Republicans plan to spend $79 million via the Senate Leadership Fund to support Husted, while Democrats hope Brown can flip Ohio's red-leaning Senate seat.