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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 01/10/2026

The unified dashboard gives journalists, researchers, & voters comprehensive coverage across federal races + state gubernatorial, legislative, judicial & ballot measure contests. Analyze donation patterns by geography, industry, employer, gender & size. (2/2)

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 25/09/2026

Chart of the Week 📊: Outside groups are accelerating spending ahead of the midterms. While 7 "toss-up" Senate races have drawn at least $15M each in outside spending 9/1-/21, TX leads with $105M spent on the race btwn AG Ken Paxton (R) & state Rep. James Talarico.

Table showing the total of outside spending for the seven "toss-up" Senate races:
Texas - $105M
Ohio - $67M
Michigan - $47M
Iowa - $34M
Maine - $20M
New Hampshire - $16M
Alaska -$15M

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 24/09/2026

How does Connecticut track money in politics? We sat down with Ryan Burns, executive director and general counsel of Connecticut's State Elections Enforcement Commission, to discuss transparency, enforcement & reporting. Full interview: www.opensecrets.org/news/2026/09...

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 21/09/2026

Your weekly newsletter for money in politics. We break down who’s buying influence and why it matters. 📩 Sign up to follow the money: www.opensecrets.org/newsletter/s...

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 18/09/2026

📺"Widow's Bay" took home 14 Emmys Monday, 1/2 of Apple TV's 28 wins. Curious how the winners stack up on K Street, we totaled their lobbying spend for H1 '26. No correlation to Emmy wins, just a fun look at the numbers. More: www.opensecrets.org/news/2026/09...

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 17/09/2026

#ConstitutionDay📜 is a reminder that our democracy only works when people can see who's funding it. Transparency in money and politics is essential to upholding the ideals of our founding.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 15/09/2026

Today marks #InternationalDayofDemocracy & #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, a reminder that democracy depends on informed citizens, fair elections & institutions people can trust. Transparency is a key piece of that, so join us in following the money: www.opensecrets.org

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 10/09/2026

CHART OF THE WEEK 📊: We're breaking down the most lobbied bills of '26. 846 clients deployed lobbyists on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act from January to June, the most of any bill, despite being law since '25. Read the full story: www.opensecrets.org/news/2026/09...

Chart showing the 10 bills that have the most lobbying clients deploying lobbyists to try to influence outcomes.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 05/09/2026

2/ Top leadership PAC donors as of 6/30: -Speaker Mike Johnson (American Revival PAC): $1.2M -House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Eye of the Tiger PAC): $1.1M -Rep. Jim Jordan (Buckeye Liberty PAC): $900K -House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (Fair Shot PAC): $882K

Table showing the 20 leadership PACs that have distributed the most money this cycle, through June 30.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 03/09/2026

See her full political giving history since we're started tracking the more than 30 years ago: www.opensecrets.org/search?page=... (2/2)

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 26/08/2026

CHART OF THE WEEK 📈📉: The GOP is outpacing Democrats in leadership PAC giving this cycle. GOP-affiliated leadership PACs have handed out $34.9M through 6/30, compared to $24.2M for Democrats, continuing a trend. More: www.opensecrets.org/news/2026/08...

Line graph showing contributions to Republican and Democratic candidates by cycle.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 19/08/2026

Chart of the Week📊: While Democrats are expected to take the House, control of the Senate remains a tossup & candidates will need to spend aggressively. Here are the most competitive Senate races and the cash available to candidates. www.opensecrets.org/news/2026/08...

Table showing the cash on hand for the Democratic and Republican nominees in the most competitive Senate races.

State Democrat Cash on Hand Republican Cash on Hand
Georgia Jon Ossoff* 37,596,884 Mike Collins 34,681
New Hampshire Chris Pappas 4,775,737 John Sununu 2,672,646
North Carolina Roy Cooper 20,717,568 Michael Whatley 3,461,700
Alaska Mary Peltola 4,636,754 Dan Sullivan* 5,204,164
Maine Troy Jackson 0 Susan Collins* 8,461,809
Michigan Abdul El-Sayed 2,552,761 Mike Rogers 4,217,533
Ohio Sherrod Brown 16,229,742 Jon Husted* 9,419,311
Iowa Josh Turek 2,362,314 Ashley Hinson 4,821,416
Texas James Talarico 21,548,155 Ken Paxton 1,755,783

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 17/08/2026

Democracy works best when it’s transparent. Happy #NationalNonprofitDay from the team uncovering the influence of money in politics. As a nonprofit, our work is powered by you. Help us keep campaign finance & lobbying data accessible for everyone: OpenSecrets.org/donate 🔎

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Text to left of the Capitol: It Take Money to Track Money

Text below: Donate

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 13/08/2026

CHART OF THE WEEK 📊: Control of the House could come down to fewer than two dozen races across 14 states. With most primaries done, the @cookpolitical.com has identified 19 toss-up districts & we're tracking the money in those races. Read more: www.opensecrets.org/news/2026/08...

Table showing 19 toss-up House races (the most competitive elections this cycle) and the amount of cash on hand for the Democratic and Republican nominees in each of those races.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 10/08/2026

CHART OF THE WEEK 📊: The chase for MN's open Senate seat has reached a milestone: the primary is tomorrow. Democrat Angie Craig has raised $12.7M, roughly double rival Peggy Flanagan, w/ $3.6M banked to Flanagan's $1.1M. On the GOP side, Michele Tafoya leads with $5.3M raised & $1.M on hand.

Table showing the state of fundraising in the Minnesota Senate race.
Angie Craig (D): $12.7M raised, $9.2M spent, $3.6M cash on hand
Peggy Flanagan (D): $6.5M/$5.5M/$1.1M
Michele Tafoya (R): $5.3M/$4.0M/$1.3M
Adam Schwarze (R): $1.4M/$1.3M/$184K
Tom Weiler (R): $221K/$101K/$122K
Royce White (R): $662K/$765K/$36K

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 05/08/2026

Reminder: Our Instagram AMA on money in politics is tomorrow, Aug. 6. Got a question about campaign finance, lobbying or where political money actually goes? Bring it to @OpenSecretsDC on Instagram.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 04/08/2026

CHART OF THE WEEK: NY’s 12th district is a lock for Democrats, but outside groups have already spent $41.2 million on the primary - the most of any House race so far, thanks to spending by the AI industry.

Table showing the 10 House races with the most outside spending so far in 2026. Topping the list is NY12 at $41.2 million, followed by KY4 at $26.0 million and MD5 at $12.5 million.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 30/07/2026

July 30 is the deadline for registered lobbyists and firms to disclose political contributions made January-June. Combined with the lobbying & FEC reports filed earlier this month, it provides a more complete picture of political influence ahead of the midterms. Follow for our continued analysis.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 22/07/2026

CHART OF THE WEEK: Outside groups have already spent more than $330M trying to sway '26 Senate races, with over 3 months still to go until Election Day. 86% of that money is concentrated in just 10 contests.

Table showing the 10 Senate races that have seen the most outside spending so far this cycle. Leading the way is Texas ($63.7 million) and Michigan ($52.3 million). The rest of the top 10: Kentucky, Illinois, Louisiana, Alabama, Minnesota, Iowa Maine and South Carolina.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 21/07/2026

Spain just won the #FIFAWorldCup2026 🇪🇸⚽️. In honor of the win, we're taking a look at Spain's U.S. lobbying and influence activity, digging into the disclosures to see how the country engages with Washington. www.opensecrets.org/fara/countri...

Chart showing the Spanish government spent $588,590 on influence campaigns in the U.S. in 2025. It also shows year-by-year totals for 2015-2025.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 20/07/2026

Today is the deadline for Q2 lobbying disclosure reports. Every registered lobbyist has to report their lobbying activity for April-June. It's an important read on who is spending on policy influence ahead of the midterms. Stay tuned for our breakdown of the latest data.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 19/07/2026

CHART OF THE WEEK: Half the states ban foreign money in ballot measure campaigns. Federal law only bans foreign contributions to candidates' campaigns because the Supreme Court has ruled ballot measures count as issue advocacy. The House passed a bill Monday to close the gap at the federal level.

Map showing which states ban ban foreign contributions to ballot measure committees.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 18/07/2026

In honor of National Ice Cream Day, we're digging into the 2025 lobbying data behind the industry, specifically the holding companies of major ice cream brands & their trade association. Swipe through for the scoop🍦.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 16/07/2026

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) was fifth in fundraising but tops in cash on hand with $16.9 million banked, roughly a million more than Ocasio-Cortez. (4/5)

Bar chart showing the 5 House candidates with the most money banked.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 16/07/2026

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) leads all fundraisers with $32.6 million – outpacing second-place David Trone (D). (3/5)

Bar chart showing the 5 House candidates who have raised the most money this cycle.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 16/07/2026

Sen. Jon Ossoff leads all Senate hopefuls with $77.3 million raised during the current cycle and $42.6 million in cash on hand. (2/5)

Bar chart showing the top 5 fundraisers among Senate candidates.

Bar chart showing biggest war chests among Senate candidates.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 15/07/2026

July 15 is the FEC's Q2 filing deadline. Every House and Senate campaign has to report fundraising and spending from April through June. This will give us a real read on where candidates stand financially before the traditional post-Labor Day sprint begins. Follow along for our analysis.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 30/06/2026

6/30 ends Q2, giving a crucial midyear snapshot before the midterms. The filing deadline for reports is July 15. Follow OpenSecrets for the analysis you’ll need heading into the fall.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 26/06/2026

#OTD in 2008 the Supreme Court struck down the ‘Millionaire’s Amendment’ in Davis v. FEC. The ruling found it unconstitutional to treat candidates differently based on how they fund their campaigns. 🏛️⚖️

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 22/06/2026

CHART OF THE WEEK: Corporate lobbying hit $5.1B in 2025, up from $3.4B in 2017 during Trump's 1st term. Pharma led the surge, spending $452M last year, a 62% increase over 2017. Several other industries also grew lobbying budgets by more than $50M.

Graphic showing industry-by-industry increase in lobbying, comparing 2017 to 2025.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 17/06/2026

We’ll be at the @ire.org - conference in National Harbor this week. #IRE26 Stop by, say hi and learn about our tools to help reporters track the money powering elections and lobbying.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 11/06/2026

Chart of the Week: As the 2026 FIFA World Cup (@fifaworldcup) kicks off ⚽️, here are the top 10 participating countries by U.S. influence spending in 2025: Saudi Arabia🇸🇦 leads with $75.4M, followed by Japan🇯🇵& Turkey🇹🇷. See the full chart:

Table showing the 10 countries that spent the most on lobbying and other influence campaigns in the U.S. in 2025.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 10/06/2026

A healthy democracy needs transparency. We transform money-in-politics data into the facts you need to be informed about who is shaping policy. Thanks to those who gave during our spring campaign, we surpassed our $80K goal to support this critical work. opensecrets.org/donate

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 09/06/2026

Chart of the Week: Independent expenditures in NV are converging on the 2nd district GOP primary. Outside money is largely backing frontrunners David Flippo & James Settelmeyer in the 10‑candidate field. The Cook Political Report rates the seat likely GOP.

Graphic showing independent expenditures in Nevada's 2026 House races. Must of the money has been helping two Republicans in the race for the 2nd district: David Flippo and James Settelmeyer.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 07/06/2026

We just got our official Webby Awards photos back and are reliving every great moment from last month's event. Thank you again for honoring us with the People’s Voice Award for Best Website in the Government & Associations category. 🏆 We follow the money 💰. Follow us ➡️.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 31/05/2026

We are closing the month with a final push. Your gift today keeps OpenSecrets on the front lines of transparency when it matters most. Donate: opensecrets.org/donate

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 29/05/2026

Chart of the Week: Sen. John Cornyn’s more than $2.3M in PAC money was not enough to overcome AG Ken Paxton’s fundraising from large individual donors. Paxton won the GOP runoff by 25 points. #TXSEN

Bar chart showing breaking down of fundraising by John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. Cornyn raised $2.7M form large donors, compared to Paxton's $5.9M.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 28/05/2026

Transparency is essential for a healthy democracy. Our new 2025 Annual Report documents how we track of money in politics, expose dark money networks & supply the nonpartisan data people rely on. Read the full report: dkftve4js3etk.cloudfront.net/2025-annual-...

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 26/05/2026

Chart of the Week: Rep Thomas Massie, who raised ~$4.9M by Q1 2026, was defeated by Trump backed Ed Gallrein, who raised about $2.4M, highlighting President Trump's influence in reshaping GOP primaries & mirroring the dynamics in tonight’s high-stakes TX SEN runoff.

Line graph showing fundraising for Thomas Massie and Ed Gallrein.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 22/05/2026

Transparency fuels accountability, and OpenSecrets’ data and reporting drive real transparency at every level of government. Your gift helps us do more. Donate via the link below – we just have $23,700 left to reach our $80k goal: opensecrets.org/donate

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 19/05/2026

Chart of the Week: Nine of the top 10 Senate campaign fundraisers are Democrats. Sen. Jon Ossoff leads with $57M and $31.7M cash on hand; Sen. Susan Collins is the only Republican at $10.3M.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 14/05/2026

Last week, everyone was talking about Met Gala looks, but what about Webby style? Check out our Executive Director Hilary Braseth's "Follow the money dress," which she wore to accept the Webby Award for best website in the Government & Associations category and the People's Voice Award.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 14/05/2026

Dark money hides who holds sway. OpenSecrets pulls back the curtain so voters can see the truth. Chip in to keep our analysis going - and see your gift matched. Donate: opensecrets.org/donate

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 11/05/2026

This May we are running a monthlong campaign to support the urgent mission of protecting our democracy and First Amendment work. We expose who funds our politics - help us keep that watchdog work strong. Donate to help us reach $25k in matching funds: action.opensecrets.org/a/donate

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 08/05/2026

Chart of the Week: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the fundraising frontrunner with $27.5 million to date this cycle. Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries trail behind, and representatives from New York and Louisiana hold four of the top 10 fundraising positions.

Chart showing the 10 House candidates who have raised the most money so far the cycle, and their cash-on-hand totals as of the end of the first quarter of the year.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 07/05/2026

State of Disclosure: Bill Young of Tennessee’s campaign finance division said, “It’s all about transparency,” adding that state disclosure lets the press and public hold officials accountable. Watch the full interview: www.opensecrets.org/news/2026/05...

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 06/05/2026

Big announcement! 🎉 New site updates are LIVE: '25-'26 campaign data, novel ways to view data on elected officials, and major updates to state dashboards and elections. Dive into the new data: opensecrets.org

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 04/05/2026

Acting AG Todd Blanche reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to III. While not legalization, it eases rules and creates big tax breaks for industry players. We looked at who is spending on K Street to influence marijuana policy.

Bar chart showing how much marijuana organizations have been spending on lobbying in Q1 of 2025 and Q2 of 2026.

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 30/04/2026

Maine Gov. Janet Mills dropped out of the Senate race Thursday, ending her primary race against fellow Democrat Graham Platner. Mills ended the first quarter of 2026 with just over a $1 million in his campaign account, compared to Platner's $2.7 million.

Chart showing cash-on-hand totals for Maine Senate candidates

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OpenSecrets.org @opensecrets.org · 23/04/2026

CHART OF THE WEEK : Billionaire money looms large in the CA gov race. Tom Steyer has contributed $133.8M of his own cash, more than two thirds of contributions to campaign committees.

Chart showing the candidates for governor of California, how much each has raised, the number of donors, and the percent of their campaign money that is self-funded.

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