What to watch in Tuesday’s Maryland contests - Roll Call Key races include picking a GOP challenger to Rep. David Trone in the 6th District, and the Democratic primary in the open 4th District. Roll Call · Jul 18, 2022
David Schweikert, Josh Barnett, and Elijah Norton are running in the Republican primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District David Schweikert, Josh Barnett, and Elijah Norton are running in the Republican primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District on August 2, 2022. Schweikert and Norton have led in fundraising and media attention. Ballotpedia · Jul 13, 2022
"Alice In Wonderland" In SCOTUS In two dissents this past term, Justices invoked Alice in Wonderland. Chief Justice Roberts had this gem in FEC v. Cruz. A paragraph on page 7 begins: These arguments have an Alice in Wonderland air about them, with the Government arguing that appellees would not violate the statute by repaying… Reason · Jul 11, 2022
Supreme Court sides with conservatives to make America more dangerous, less free Court watchers say the high court reaches decisions based on politics, not constitutional law. Even lawyers who watch the court carefully say you don’t have to be steeped in constitutional law these days to predict how the court will rule. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 2, 2022
Illinois primary Tuesday: The latest on outside money flooding into congressional primary races Who will survive in Illinois incumbent contests? On the Democratic side, it’s Sean Casten vs Mary Newman; and for Republicans, it’s Mary Miller vs Rodney Davis. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 28, 2022
At the Races: Not too pumped - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Jun 23, 2022
Yesli Vega wins Republican primary in VA-07 Yesli Vega defeated Derrick Anderson, Bryce Reeves, Crystal Vanuch, and two other candidates in the Republican primary for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District on June 21, 2022. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) is running for re-election in the redrawn 7th District. Vega had 29% of the vote to Anderson’s 24%, Reeves’ 20%,… Ballotpedia · Jun 22, 2022
Crypto PAC money boosting Jonathan Jackson’s bid for Congress now totals more than $1 million New FEC filings reveals Jackson is being boosted with $1,041,899 in outside money for ads and direct mail in the closing days of the 1st Congressional District campaign. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2022
Crypto-linked super PACs boost spending on primary races WASHINGTON — Super PACs with ties to the cryptocurrency industry have spent at least $31.2 million in primary races ahead of this year’s midterms, with most of the money coming from a handful of executives at just one company. Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2022
Crypto-linked super PACs boost spending on primary races - Roll Call Super PACs connected to the crypto industry are flexing their muscles in this year's primary campaigns as lawmakers consider regulations. Roll Call · Jun 21, 2022
Crypto billionaire’s PAC spends nearly $1 million in Illinois Democratic congressional primaries A PAC bankrolled by crypto billionaire Samuel Bankman-Fried poured $500,065 into television ads to elect Jonathan Jackson to Congress from the 1st District. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 19, 2022
A gulf of cash separates Republican primary candidates in Colorado's US Senate race DENVER — Construction CEO Joe O’Dea has topped $1 million in how much he’s loaned or directly contributed to his campaign for U.S. Senate, adding another contrast to his race against poorly monied rival state Rep. Ron Hanks. The Denver Post · Jun 18, 2022
Next Alaska House member will come from a field of 4 that includes Palin Three of the four candidates who advanced from Alaska’s all-party special House primary last weekend may have familiar names, but the Last Frontier State is living up to its nickname by venturing into unexplored territory in the way it will pick a winner in August to serve the remainder of… Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022
Next Alaska House member will come from a field of four that includes Palin - Roll Call The state’s ranked choice voting system gives incentive for candidates to message across party lines, advocates say. Roll Call · Jun 17, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2022 Outside groups big players in Chicago-area Democratic congressional primaries National groups with deep pockets are playing significant roles in the Democratic congressional primary fights between Reps. Marie Newman and Sean Casten in the 6th District and Delia Ramirez and Gil Villegas in the 3rd District.
Salon · Jun 9, 2022 Boebert probed over "ill-gotten funds" Group that helped defeat Madison Cawthorn alleges Boebert used bogus campaign reimbursements to pay off tax liens
Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2022 US elections: How pro-Israel spending affects Palestine advocacy Despite massive AIPAC spending in Democratic primaries, advocates say debate over US support for Israel not going away.
Roll Call · May 24, 2022 Senate confirms Democratic nominee to FEC - Roll Call Democratic attorney Dara Lindenbaum got bipartisan support in the Senate Tuesday for her nomination to the Federal Election Commission.
Tribune News Service · May 23, 2022 Open-seat primaries drive outside spending in Alabama, Minnesota WASHINGTON — Republican voters in deep-red Alabama and in an open Minnesota House district will pick nominees Tuesday in primaries that are likely to decide who comes to Capitol Hill.
Roll Call · May 23, 2022 Open-seat primaries drive outside spending in Alabama, Minnesota - Roll Call Voters in Alabama pick nominees for open seats in the Senate and House, while Minnesota is replacing the late Rep. Jim Hagedorn.
Tribune News Service · May 20, 2022 Senate Democrats record big April fundraising haul WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats’ campaign arm plans to report on Friday that it hauled in $8.2 million in April, slightly more than its GOP counterpart, as both parties gear up for potential record-shattering expenditures in this year’s midterm elections.
Roll Call · May 20, 2022 Senate Democrats record big April fundraising haul - Roll Call Senate Democrats had a robust April fundraising effort, as both parties gear up for possible record-shattering spending in the midterms.
Reason · May 16, 2022 Roberts Can Still Write My criticism of the Chief Justice is virtually unflagging, but I must give credit where it's due: Roberts is still the strongest writer on the Court. Look no further than his self-assigned majority opinion in FEC v. Cruz. A paragraph on page 7 begins: These arguments have an Alice in…
The Independent UK · May 16, 2022 Federal Election Commission deadlocks, won't punish Trump The Federal Election Commission has decided not to take action against former President Donald Trump after commissioners deadlocked over whether his campaign broke the law by masking how it was spending cash during the 2020 campaign
Roll Call · May 16, 2022 What to watch in Kentucky, North Carolina and Pennsylvania primaries Matchups will be set for two open seats in the Senate and nine in the House, but some crowded races could lead to runoffs.