Swamp Stories Episode 45: Debunking “2000 Mules”
During the 2022 midterm elections, in many of the most competitive, high-profile races, Americans rejected election denialism. But it’s also still true that many people have lost trust in our…
Election-denying secretary of state candidates on the ballot have raised $8.9 million
A new Issue One analysis shows that election-denying secretary of state candidates collectively raised $15.7 million — including $8.9 million raised by election deniers who prevailed in their primaries and…
The Congressional Fundraising Treadmill: Six Numbers to Know from New Campaign Finance Filings, July – September 2022
With political observers projecting a record amount of midterm spending this election, it’s no surprise that members of Congress running for reelection have been raking in a lot of campaign…
Who’s Bankrolling Election Deniers?
As a record amount of money flows into races for states’ top election officials across the country, a new Issue One analysis shows that election-denying secretary of state candidates have…
Swamp Stories Episode 44: A conversation with former Amb. Tim Roemer and former Rep. Zach Wamp
This year, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has spent millions of dollars boosting election denier candidates in GOP primaries across the country in the gamble that they will be easier…
Swamp Stories Episode 43: A conversation with former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott
In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, it became clear that the Electoral Count Act of 1887, the legislation that provides the framework governing the casting and counting of…
Political Leaders Denounce Democrats Who Elevate Election Deniers in Republican Primaries
In a new statement issued today, 35 former Democratic elected officials from across the country condemned Democratic efforts to boost election deniers in GOP primaries. So far this year, Democratic…
Swamp Stories Episode 42: A Roundtable with the Faces of Democracy
Election officials and poll workers are our friends, family, and neighbors. They are dedicated workers who manage a vital part of our democratic infrastructure. But because of a massive election…
The Congressional Fundraising Treadmill: Six Numbers to Know from the Latest Congressional Campaign Finance Filings
With the 2022 election cycle well underway, fundraising for congressional races is rising. All members of Congress filed new campaign finance documents last week, detailing their fundraising and expenditures between…
Issue One Welcomes NC State Sen. Deanna Ballard to its Board of Directors
Issue One is pleased to announce that North Carolina State Senator Deanna Ballard has joined our Board of Directors, furthering Issue One’s crosspartisan mission to strengthen U.S. democracy. Since 2016,…