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Watchdog group asks feds to investigate funding behind Florida's ghost candidate scandal

TALLAHASSEE — The secret fundraising network created by political operatives working for Florida Power & Light and other clients appears to have violated campaign finance laws and should be investigated, according to a complaint filed Thursday with the Federal Elections Commission by a Washington-based watchdog group.

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Tennessee senator to change plea in campaign fraud case

A Tennessee senator who has been indicted on charges that he violated federal campaign finance requested a hearing to change his original not guilty plea

The Independent UK

Facebook's parent is fined nearly $25M for violating a campaign finance disclosure law

The penalty issued by a Washington state judge was the maximum allowed for more than 800 violations of the state's Fair Campaign Practices Act.

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Campaign finance deadline today in Ohio

Candidates and organizations involved in Ohio’s statewide elections must file campaign finance information by October 27, 2022. The general election will take place in Ohio on November 8, 2022.

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Campaign finance deadline today in California

Candidates and organizations involved in California’s statewide elections must file campaign finance information by October 27, 2022. The general election will take place in California on November 8, 2022.

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Meta hit with $24.7M fine over 822 campaign finance disclosure violations in Washington

The fine "represents the largest campaign finance penalty anywhere in the country — ever," Washington AG said.

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Facebook parent company fined $25 million for Washington state campaign finance violations

SEATTLE — Meta, Facebook’s parent company, was fined nearly $25 million Wednesday for intentionally and repeatedly violating Washington’s campaign finance laws.

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Meta fined $24.7M for campaign finance disclosure violations

A Washington state judge has fined Facebook parent company Meta nearly $25 million for repeated, willful violations of campaign finance disclosure laws

The Independent UK

These are the most expensive contested elections in the Minnesota House

Elections for all 134 seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives will take place on Nov. 8, 2022.

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These are the most expensive contested elections in the Minnesota Senate

Elections for all 67 seats in the Minnesota State Senate will take place on Nov. 8, 2022.

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Campaign finance deadline today in Indiana

Candidates and organizations involved in Indiana’s statewide elections must file campaign finance information by October 21, 2022. The general election will take place in Indiana on November 8, 2022.

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Codefendant in Tennessee campaign fraud case pleads guilty

A Nashville social club owner has pleaded guilty to a campaign finance scheme that also involves a Tennessee state senator's failed 2016 congressional campaign

The Independent UK

Extreme risks for 'broken' election system

An inquiry looking at the 2022 federal election has been told Australia must tighten campaign finance laws to stop big money distorting the political system.

AAP

Campaign finance deadline today in Arizona

Candidates and organizations involved in Arizona’s statewide elections must file campaign finance information by October 15, 2022. The general election will take place in Arizona on November 8, 2022.

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Campaign finance record broken in Pennsylvania governor race

Pennsylvania’s Democratic nominee for governor has smashed the state’s 2-decade-old campaign spending record

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Co-defendant in Tennessee senator's case plans guilty plea

A Nashville social club’s owner has reached a deal to plead guilty to a campaign finance scheme alleged against him and a Tennessee senator, who has deemed the charges a “political witch hunt.”

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Campaign finance deadline today in Texas

Candidates and organizations involved in Texas’ statewide elections must file campaign finance information by October 11, 2022. The general election will take place in Texas on November 8, 2022.

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Wisconsin Gov. Evers receives $26.1 million, with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin as top donor

In Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers is the number one fundraiser in state politics in the 2022 election cycle so far. According to campaign finance reports made to the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, the governor received $26,110,543 in total contributions and spent $23,324,064 between January 1, 2021 and August 31, 2022. Evers…

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Texas Gov. Abbott receives $69.5 million this cycle, with S. Javaid Anwar as top individual donor

In Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott is the number one fundraiser in state politics in the 2022 election cycle so far. According to the most recent campaign finance reports made to the Texas Ethics Commission, the governor received $69,538,463 in total contributions and spent $68,042,038 between January 1, 2021 and June…

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Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf raises $55,402, with PA Opportunity and Jobs PAC as top donor

According to campaign finance reports made to the Pennsylvania Department of State, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf received $76,791 in contributions to his campaign account and spent $216,627 between Jan. 1, 2021 and Sept. 10, 2022. Wolf’s current term ends in 2023.

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Ohio Gov. DeWine receives $15 million, with Ohio Republican Party State Central Committee as top donor

In Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine is the number one fundraiser in state politics in the 2022 election cycle so far. According to campaign finance reports made to the Ohio Secretary of State, the governor received $15,081,386 in total contributions and spent $6,800,936 between January 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022.…

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North Carolina Gov. Cooper receives $2.6 million, with the NCDLC as top donor

In North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper is the number three fundraiser in state politics in the 2022 election cycle so far. According to the most recent campaign finance reports made to the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE), the governor received $2,631,856 in total contributions and spent $874,238 between…

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Minnesota Gov. Walz receives $6.3 million, with $8000 donations topping list

In Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz is the number one fundraiser in state politics in the 2022 election cycle so far. According to the most recent campaign finance reports made to the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, the governor received $6,310,606 in total contributions and spent $2,642,137 between Jan.…

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Michigan Gov. Whitmer receives $26 million, with five donors giving $250,000 each

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is the number one fundraiser in Michigan state politics in the 2022 election cycle so far. According to the most recent campaign finance reports made to the Michigan Secretary of State, the governor received $26,046,921 in total contributions and spent $20,109,935 between Jan. 1, 2021 and Sept.…

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California Gov. Newsom receives $14.9 million, with First Foundation Bank as top donor

Gov. Gavin Newsom is the number two fundraiser in California state politics in the 2022 election cycle so far. According to campaign finance reports made to the California Secretary of State, the governor received $14,884,261 in total contributions and spent $18,165,007 between Jan. 1, 2021 and Sept. 24, 2022. Newsom…

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