Wednesday July 24th Edition
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Candidates Could Lose Election, But Pocket Campaign Cash Through Loophole
Under a grandfather clause, a loophole in Mississippi allows politicians to personally profit from their campaign funds-win or lose.
Changes to State Lobbying Laws
Several states, including New Mexico, have amended their lobbying laws in 2019, with a number of changes going into effect on July 1. Click the link for a summary of the most recent updates.
A Look at the 19 Most Vulnerable House Incumbents And Their Q2 Cash
House seats (16 Democrats, two Republicans and an independent) in swing districts will determine if Democrats retain their foothold on Capitol Hill or Republicans regain their midterm losses.
Former U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns Fined by Feds Over ‘Zombie’ Campaign Spending
Fmr. Congressman Stearns is the first casualty of the Federal Election Commission’s crackdown on zombie campaigns, for keep their old committees alive and spending funds, long after their political careers were over.
Women Continue to Contribute in Record Numbers Heading Into 2020
Almost 100,000 women have given more than $200 to a presidential candidate so far during the 2020 presidential elections — nearly four times the number of women donors at this point in the 2016 elections.
New Jersey, Colorado Join Growing List of States Regulating “Dark Money”
Bills like the Clean Campaign Act of 2019 in Colorado is an example of a growing trend of state legislators adopting laws that attempt to force donor disclosure from groups that typically do not have to report .
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