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Six numbers that demonstrate how the FEC is MIA
Today marks the start of the seventh month since the Federal Election Commission (FEC) lost its ability to do its job due to the resignation of one commissioner in August.…
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As people head to the polls today to vote in the race for the open seat in Montana’s sole congressional district, Issue One is looking at the money behind the election.
The seat was formerly held by Republican Rep. Ryan Zinke and opened when he was confirmed as Interior Secretary for the Trump administration earlier this year. Since then, a deluge of outside money and campaign contributions have flooded into the race that pits Republican businessman Greg Gianforte against folk musician Rob Quist, a Democrat:
$17 million is the approximate amount that has been pumped into the race between Republican Greg Gianforte and Democrat Rob Quist.
(Source: Issue One analysis of campaign finance filings with the Federal Election Commission)
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Today marks the start of the seventh month since the Federal Election Commission (FEC) lost its ability to do its job due to the resignation of one commissioner in August.…
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Media reports draw attention to coordination issues with super PACs, outside groups in 2020 races...
Outside groups, like super PACs and dark money organizations, frequently skirt anti-coordination rules designed to prevent wealthy donors and special interests from garnering undue influence in our elections. Issue One…
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Even as the loss of a quorum prevents the Federal Election Commission (FEC) from performing most of its duties, the agency continues to make the campaign finance reports filed by…