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WEB1 day ago — OpenSecrets has made itself into an essential Washington — actually, make that an essential national — institution. Now more than ever, with the proliferation of super PACs and 501(c)(4) groups pouring huge sums into campaigns, it's critical to have a reliable and handy source of information on money and politics.
2024 Presidential Race - OpenSecrets
WEBAs we inch closer to the 2024 election, we begin to see groups working on behalf of each of the most serious White House hopefuls – leadership PACs, super PACs, 501(c)(4) dark money outlets and more – crop up and start spending in support of their favored candidates.
Congressional Races - OpenSecrets
WEBThe place for head-to-head campaign finance comparisons of candidates in every U.S. House and Senate race since the 1999-2000 election cycle. You can explore the relative size of their contributions, the top industries and interest groups supporting them.
Elections Overview - OpenSecrets
WEBEvery election cycle brings its own brand of excitement -- and lots of money. For past cycles as well as the current one, here is where you can find out who raised the most, where it came from, the most (and least) expensive races, top donors, how incumbents did versus challengers and more.
Candidates & Officeholders - OpenSecrets
WEBPoliticians need votes to win elections and reelection, but they also need money. While an individual's vote carries an expectation that the candidate will look out for constituents' interests if elected, a campaign contribution may carry an expectation that the money will be repaid in the form of favorable legislation, less stringent regulations, political appointments, government contracts ...
Original Journalism from OpenSecrets News
WEBSep 19, 2024 — Breaking news, original reporting, and investigative journalism on money in politics from OpenSecrets.
Personal Finances - OpenSecrets
WEBIn some ways, lawmakers' finances look a lot like those of many Americans. They include diverse portfolios of stocks, bonds, mutual funds and real estate. They have bank accounts, credit cards and mortgages. The difference: Politicians generally have more money, must make their investments public ...
Annual Report 2021 - OpenSecrets
WEBNonpartisan, independent and nonprofit, OpenSecrets is the nation's only investigative research organization that creates and maintains a permanent archive tracking the influence of money on federal, state and local U.S. politics, and …
Elections Overview - OpenSecrets
WEBEvery election cycle brings its own brand of excitement -- and lots of money. For past cycles as well as the current one, here is where you can find out who raised the most, where it came from, the most (and least) expensive races, top donors, how incumbents did versus challengers and more.
Where the Money Came From - OpenSecrets
WEBDonations to congressional campaigns come from four main sources: political action committees or PACs; large individual contributions of more than $200; small individual contributions of $200 or less; and money from the candidates' own pockets.