Campaign finance

"It has those of us in the good government/democracy space scratching our heads," says Sarah Bryner of OpenSecrets.

What do companies actually hope to gain when they funnel money toward campaigns and political causes?

Harris’ campaign will likely spend earlier on introductory ads than if Biden were at the top of the ticket. The GOP will need to pivot spending to take on a new opponent.

Federal campaigns get much of the spotlight, but state and local races can be as consequential for residents' lives. Funders know that.

In the lead-up to the 2024 general election, joint fundraising committees have collected $1 billion in contributions so far.

Traditionally, school board candidates spend $1,000 or less. But one political action committee is spending about 20 times that per race.

Local organizing over national ads and more focus on mail-in voting are some of the takeaways from the recent election.

Nearly $14 billion will be spent by the parties and campaigns this year, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. That’s more than double what was spent in 2016.

In the final run-up to Election Day, campaigns, parties and outside groups are rushing to spend unprecedented cash on hand.

Most voters have already decided whom they want for president, experts say. Will undecideds vote at all?