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Iowa Dems square off to flip Ernst seat amid talk of Schumer ties and dark money
politics2 days ago

Iowa Dems square off to flip Ernst seat amid talk of Schumer ties and dark money

In Des Moines, two Democrats vying to flip Iowa’s Senate seat clash over big-money politics: Zach Wahls accuses rival Josh Turek of being linked to Chuck Schumer via outside groups like VoteVets, which is backing Turek with substantial ad spending. Turek counters with a focus on electability in a Republican-leaning state and a populist agenda. National Republicans are pouring money into the general election (Ashley Hinson) and observers worry a costly primary could hurt the eventual Democrat nominee. Through early 2026, Wahls has raised about $2 million with roughly $733k on hand, while Turek has about $1.7 million raised and just under $400k on hand.

via NBC News|
#campaign-finance#iowa#politics
politics10 days ago

Dems Bar Blakeman From NY Public Campaign Financing

Democrats on New York's Public Campaign Finance Board decertified Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and his running mate from the state's public financing program, potentially denying up to $7 million in matching funds as he challenges Gov. Kathy Hochul. The move rested on a December rule requiring joint enrollment for running mates; with lieutenant governor candidate Todd Hood not filing, the ticket was deemed ineligible. Republicans called the decision political maneuvering and a bureaucratic snafu. Hochul did not participate in the program; several other candidates were removed, leaving only one enrolled candidate who isn’t a serious contender, setting the stage for a likely lawsuit by Blakeman.

via Politico|
#campaign-finance#elections#new-york
House Ethics Panel Pins 25 Violations on Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
politics14 days ago

House Ethics Panel Pins 25 Violations on Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

After a seven-hour hearing, the House Ethics Committee found Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 ethics violations related to the use of roughly $5 million in disaster-relief funds paid to her family’s health care business to help fund her 2022 campaign; the panel said it would recommend penalties in coming weeks as Cherfilus-McCormick denies wrongdoing and faces separate federal charges.

via PBS|
#campaign-finance#cherfilus-mccormick#congress
Ethics panel finds Cherfilus-McCormick violated rules, jeopardizing her House seat
politics14 days ago

Ethics panel finds Cherfilus-McCormick violated rules, jeopardizing her House seat

A House Ethics Committee panel concluded Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick violated ethics rules after a years-long probe into whether pandemic-relief funds were used to bolster her congressional bid. She denies the allegations. The full Ethics Committee will consider potential discipline in April, and she also faces criminal charges that could carry up to 53 years in prison.

via The Washington Post|
#campaign-finance#indictments#political-ethics
politics16 days ago

Democrats face credibility test as ethics panel weighs Cherfilus-McCormick case

House Democrats confront a credibility test as the bipartisan House Ethics Committee opens a rare public trial to determine Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s fate amid federal charges and allegations of FEMA funds misuse and campaign-finance violations. A decision could range from reprimand to expulsion, with a summary-judgment motion guiding the process and a full hearing and House vote to follow, fueling debate over consistency with past cases like Santos and Cuellar and the need for fair due process.

via Politico|
#campaign-finance#congress#democrats
Democrats under pressure amid Cherfilus-McCormick ethics probe
politics16 days ago

Democrats under pressure amid Cherfilus-McCormick ethics probe

House Democrats are bracing for possible calls to oust Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick amid an ethics probe alleging misuse of FEMA funds and other campaign-finance offenses; with an Ethics Committee hearing imminent and a federal trial next month, leadership says due process will proceed, though some members warn resignation or expulsion could follow if found guilty, reflecting strains in a narrowly divided House.

via Axios|
#campaign-finance#congress#democrats
Hidden donors behind midterm ads push total over $200M
politics20 days ago

Hidden donors behind midterm ads push total over $200M

Outside groups poured roughly $200M into midterm campaigns, with AIPAC-linked committees funneling over $5M to allied groups to defeat Illinois Democrats critical of Israel; the spending was routed through shell organizations to obscure donors, highlighting how campaign-finance secrecy can influence elections.

via The Washington Post|
#american-israel-public-affairs-committee#campaign-finance#illinois-united-states
politics24 days ago

Miller Tops Jackson Jr. in Chicago-Area Democratic Primary Amid Spending

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller defeated former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. in Illinois’ 2nd District Democratic primary, in a high-profile comeback bid that drew millions in outside spending from an AIPAC-aligned group backing Miller and a pro-Jackson PAC funded by OpenAI stakeholders. Miller built broad district support with a focus on public health, safety and budget oversight, positioning her for a November win in the heavily Democratic seat as Robin Kelly runs for the Senate.

via Politico|
#campaign-finance#democratic-primary#elections
Illinois primaries test Democrats as retirements unlock intraparty battles and big-money influence
politics25 days ago

Illinois primaries test Democrats as retirements unlock intraparty battles and big-money influence

Illinois Democrats face intraparty battles as retirement of Sen. Durbin and several Chicago-area House members opens contests, with Gov. JB Pritzker backing a lieutenant governor candidate and rivalries among top contenders. Outside money from crypto and AI interests— plus secret-funded groups— is shaping campaigns for the Senate and House, while disagreements over immigration enforcement and Israel policy illustrate the party’s ideological divides ahead of the results.

via NBC News|
#campaign-finance#democrats#illinois
Pritzker-backed bid tests Illinois Democrats in ICE reform-driven Senate primary
politics25 days ago

Pritzker-backed bid tests Illinois Democrats in ICE reform-driven Senate primary

As Illinois voters head to the Democratic primary to replace retiring Sen. Durbin, Gov. JB Pritzker’s major backing of Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton puts immigration-enforcement reform at the center of the race, with opponents Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly proposing bold ICE changes. Outside money, including a pro-crypto-linked super PAC, amplifies Stratton’s campaign, highlighting debates over ICE dismantling versus reform and the influence of campaign spending on Democratic politics ahead of possible 2028 ambitions.

via CBS News|
#campaign-finance#ice#illinois
Crypto Cash Sparks Illinois Senate Primary Clash
politics27 days ago

Crypto Cash Sparks Illinois Senate Primary Clash

Illinois’ open Senate primary to replace retiring Sen. Durbin features heavy outside spending from crypto interests backing Raja Krishnamoorthi and Gov. Pritzker’s support for Juliana Stratton, highlighting big-money influence in Democratic politics. Krishnamoorthi denies being beholden to crypto backers, Stratton’s camp argues she’s not controlled by billionaires, and polling suggests a tight race with Rep. Robin Kelly trailing behind.

via The Washington Post|
#campaign-finance#crypto#democrats