The bigger money comes from ill-regulated, billionaire-backed groups like super PACs, secretive nonprofits, and candidate-party fundraising committees.
Election Transparency articles on Democracy Chronicles
These election transparency articles focus on efforts to introduce openness, communication, and accountability into all levels of government elections. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.
US Public Might Not Be Told About Foreign Efforts to Alter Next Election
Senior U.S. officials say they are already busy buttressing the nation’s defenses against foreign interference for the 2020 presidential election.
Podcast: Congressional Oversight and Making America Pragmatic Again
We tend to think about congressional oversight in very academic terms — checks and balances, the Framers, etc. But what does it actually look like on the ground in Congress? To find out, we’re talking this week with Charlie Dent.
Watchdogs Sue for Access to Information On Voting Machines Security
Free Speech For People files lawsuit on behalf of NEDC to uncover communications about election security from National Association of Secretaries of State.
North Carolina Wants To Know Who Owns Voting Machine Makers
North Carolina won’t clear voting-machine makers to sell their systems to county elections boards until it learns more about who owns them.
One State Could Reshape Campaign Finance And Ethics Reforms
In the 2020 election, South Carolina will, once again, be the place that narrows the field from survivors who carry on from Iowa and New Hampshire.
New FEC Inspector General Report Describes A Hobbled Watchdog
New report from the Office of Inspector General at the FEC provides new information about how the agency’s internal watchdog has been hamstrung for months.
Last-Minute Amendment Makes Florida Felon Voting Records Confidential
Last-minute insertion into a bill passed with overwhelming support on final day of Florida’s legislative session keep felon voting records confidential.
Facebook Loophole Makes Political Ads Look Like Regular Content
The federal government has strict disclosure requirements for political ads on the media but the internet remains the wild west for political content.
Indictment Highlights Weak Defense Against Foreign Money in Politics
Justice Department Michel and Low Taek Jho for conspiring to make and conceal foreign and conduit campaign contributions during the 2012 election.