Category: Campaign Finance

Gina Hinojosa’s Texas Governor Campaign Tests Limits of New Rules for Digital Political Ads

The New York Times – Business:
Some of the social media posts paid for by Gina Hinojosa’s campaign for Texas governor don’t include a disclosure, despite a state regulation that likely requires it.
U.S. Political Money Funnels to Indian Bots to Lure Voters

The New York Times – Business:
At least three dozen videos of people on the street expressing support for a Democratic candidate appeared millions of times on social media. It was unclear who paid for them.
U.S. Political Money Funnels to Indian Bots to Lure Voters

The New York Times – Business:
At least three dozen videos of people on the street expressing support for a Democratic candidate appeared millions of times on social media. It was unclear who paid for them.
How Two Crypto Billionaires Are Making British Politics More American

The New York Times – Business:
A pair of low-profile entrepreneurs gave $100 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform U.K. Party. The system may never be the same.
Who Will Win the Midterms? Republicans Are Reeling.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The party is putting up a costly defense of states and districts that President Trump won easily in 2024. And in places like Georgia, strategists wonder if it’s too late.
Trump Plans Blitz of $138 Million and Counting to Save Midterm Republicans

The New York Times – On the Runway:
His powerful super PAC is suddenly spending heavily on some races, after drawing fire from some Republicans that the group might not throw its weight behind the party’s candidates.
Republicans Court Donors at Midterm Convention With $88,600 Photos and AI-Sponsored Suites

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Republican politicians, donors and lobbyists have been busy networking and partying on the sidelines of a midterm convention that is partly a fund-raiser.
Democrats Plan New Push to Defeat Max Miller in Ohio After Abuse Accusations

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The party’s congressional campaign arm added Mr. Miller’s opponent, Brian Poindexter, to its highly competitive “Red to Blue” list.
Ronald Lauder, a Billionaire G.O.P. Backer, Closes His Wallet

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Ronald S. Lauder, a major funder of conservative political causes, has not given a single dollar this year to Republicans in his home state, and his super PAC has gone idle.
Political Money Is Flowing to Influencers. But From Whom?

The New York Times – Business:
Social media stars have become a magnet for campaigns and political groups that want to push priorities without disclosing where their money is going.
Sergey Brin Moves to the Right, With a ‘MAGA Girlfriend’ by His Side

The New York Times – Business:
After once backing liberal causes, the Google co-founder has praised President Trump, donated to Republicans and spent $57 million to try to block a California billionaire tax.
Elon Musk’s Secret Web of Companies in Texas

The New York Times – Business:
The megabillionaire was tied to about 90 companies in the state, which he uses for everything from paying nannies to buying land to supporting Donald Trump’s re-election, according to a Times examination.