Two lessons from the 2014 election cycle: More money came from fewer people, and more of their money went to conservative causes.
Continue readingElection in the rearview, millions in the bank
The 2014 midterms were a bruising affair — racking up record costs for candidates and outside groups. Some incumbents, however, managed to weather their re-election contests while keeping millions in reserve.
Continue readingThe committee scramble: Who has been paying their dues?
Giving back to the party is an important hurdle for party leadership. Sunlight's analysis of the most generous members finds some surprises.
Continue readingU.S. Political Finance: Americans spend more on elections, but they lead from behind
Although the U.S. political map turned significantly more red last week, the one unifying color of the midterm elections was green.
Continue readingThe 2014 elections’ biggest IOUs
The elections are (mostly) finished. Sunlight takes a look at which candidates were left with the biggest bills in 2014.
Continue readingWin or lose, big money still matters in politics
Here are five reasons why big money still matters in politics.
Continue readingOutside groups’ Return on Investment: Rove leads 2014 conservative rebound
Sunlight's analysis of outside spenders' return on investment in the 2014 elections. Unlike in 2012, conservative groups got more bang for their buck while liberal supporters faced serious losses.
Continue readingIn Colorado, Karl Rove (Cory Gardner) beats Tom Steyer (Mark Udall)
Two big money groups squared off in Colorado — and the GOP's money won.
Continue readingLast-minute giving: Four days, $4 million to House candidates
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton is one of the top recipients of last-minute campaign cash. Sunlight looks at the weekend's biggest givers and getters.
Continue readingCampaign Intelligence: Election 2014 by the numbers
Some key data points on the money being spent to influence Tuesday's elections.
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