There are 435 members of the House of Representatives up for re-election this year, but how many of those races will actually be competitive — and how many will see an influx of money in an effort to influence the outcome?
Continue reading‘Aren’t there limits on campaign contributions?’ and other questions you’re too embarrassed to ask
I thought there were limits on campaign contributions? You're right — sort of.
Continue readingJohn Oliver’s ‘Last Week Tonight’ dives into congressional partying with Sunlight data
This past Sunday, the Sunlight Foundation’s Political Party Time database was featured on HBO’s "Last Week Tonight" with John Oliver.
Continue readingThe top 10 big-money Senate races in 2016 — so far
Since the fate of the Senate is at stake in November, we examined the campaign finance data around the most expensive contests using Sunlight's Real-Time Influence Explorer tool.
Continue readingWhat happens to the leftover money after each 2016 candidate drops out?
Sixteen candidates have already come and gone in the 2016 election, raising (and spending) millions of dollars along the way. But campaigns tend to come to an abrupt end — usually with some cash left over.
Continue readingProgress report: Tracking lobbyist superdelegates
As of the March 15 primaries, the delegate count in the Democratic presidential primary stands at 1,119 for Hillary Clinton... View Article
Continue readingHillary Clinton campaign totals 13 fundraisers in foreign countries
As the 2016 election rolls toward November, candidates are travelling far and wide to raise money to fill their campaign... View Article
Continue readingTed Cruz and Marco Rubio take feud to the airwaves
One of Ted Cruz's many, many super PACs, Stand ForTruth, had the "truthfulness" of its ads questioned by Marco Rubio's campaign, igniting a feud that's still ongoing.
Continue readingHelp us track which Democratic superdelegates are lobbyists
There are 712 “superdelegates” that will play a role in deciding the Democratic nominee for president. Help us figure out which ones are engaged in lobbying — registered or otherwise.
Continue readingIs Donald Trump really self-funding his presidential campaign?
When we previously dissected Donald Trump’s claim of self-funding his campaign last November, it wasn't exactly true. But after examining the latest fundraising numbers, his assertion now holds a bit more weight.
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