PAC
Coverage of PAC in the Nexus archive.
- The billionaire backing Lisa Demuth’s run for governor
House Speaker Lisa Demuth’s gubernatorial campaign is receiving significant financial support from Richard Uihlein, owner of Uline, through a PAC that has contributed $1.1 million. This funding gives her a fundraising advantage over primary opponents Kendall Qualls and Mike Lindell.
- Chakrabarti to endorse Chan for Congress, form PAC with 200 staff to back her
Chakrabarti will endorse Chan for Congress and establish a PAC with 200 staff to support her campaign. He stated that his priorities align more closely with Chan's than they differ.
- Mamdani-backed, socialist House candidate Claire Valdez stands by PAC money flipflop: ‘We need to win’
Claire Valdez, a socialist House candidate backed by Mamdani, defended her decision to accept PAC money during a 7th congressional district debate, emphasizing the need to win the campaign. She reiterated this stance when pressed on the issue.
- Election Extra! Garry Tan starts spending, and Connie Chan gets big PAC boost
With four days remaining in the election, campaigns are intensifying efforts to mobilize voters. Garry Tan begins spending, while Connie Chan receives significant support from a PAC. Mission Local also conducts a survey to gauge voter preferences for the next congressperson.
- Matt Mahan hit with $5M corruption complaint as billionaire backers bail
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan's gubernatorial campaign faces a corruption complaint alleging illegal coordination with a billionaire-funded PAC, potentially resulting in $5 million in penalties. The complaint emerges as major financial backers are reportedly withdrawing support from his struggling campaign.