Finance
Take a look at how campaigns are being financed, from finance reform laws to actual financial contributions.
Presidential Election Campaign Fund (PECF)
The Presidential Election Campaign Fund (PECF) is an attempt to publicly fund federal elections elections. It is funded by a voluntary check-off that appears on US income tax return forms as the question: "Do you want $3 of your federal tax to go to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund?"
The Presidential Election Campaign Fund (PECF) is an attempt to publicly fund federal elections elections. It is funded by a voluntary check-off that appears on US income tax return forms as the question: "Do you want $3 of your federal tax to go to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund?"
US Senators With Leadership PACs
A list of members of the U.S. Senate who operate Leadership PACs.
A list of members of the U.S. Senate who operate Leadership PACs.
PAC Contributions to House Candidates
PAC Contributions to House Candidates
PAC Contributions to House Candidates
PAC Contributions to Senate Candidates
PAC Contributions to Senate Candidates
PAC Contributions to Senate Candidates
PAC Contributions to All Federal Candidates
PAC Contributions to All Federal Candidates - 1972 - 2006
PAC Contributions to All Federal Candidates - 1972 - 2006
What Is A Political Action Committee (PAC)?
Federal political action committees, PACs, raise "hard" money for the purpose of defeating or electing candidates to federal office: Senators, Representatives, Presidents. PACs must register with the Federal Election Commission.
Federal political action committees, PACs, raise "hard" money for the purpose of defeating or electing candidates to federal office: Senators, Representatives, Presidents. PACs must register with the Federal Election Commission.
Leadership PAC Expenditures
Under Federal Election Commission (FEC) rules, a Leadership PAC is known as a "nonconnected PAC." In January 2008, the FEC reported 1,300 "non-connected" PACs but did not break out Leadership PACs. The FEC prohibits Leadership PACs from directly supporting the candidacy of the official who organized the PAC but it can provide indirect support: it can pay for travel, political consulting fees, pol…
Under Federal Election Commission (FEC) rules, a Leadership PAC is known as a "nonconnected PAC." In January 2008, the FEC reported 1,300 "non-connected" PACs but did not break out Leadership PACs. The FEC prohibits Leadership PACs from directly supporting the candidacy of the official who organized the PAC but it can provide indirect support: it can pay for travel, political consulting fees, pol…
What Is A Leadership PAC?
Federal politicians -- senators and representatives -- often form what is called a Leadership PAC to, among other things, raise money to help fund other candidate campaigns.
Federal politicians -- senators and representatives -- often form what is called a Leadership PAC to, among other things, raise money to help fund other candidate campaigns.
McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance Reform
The McCain-Feingold Act, Public Law 107-155. is United States federal law that regulates the financing of political campaigns; chief sponsors were Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Russell Feingold (D-WI). The law became effective 6 November 2002.
The McCain-Feingold Act, Public Law 107-155. is United States federal law that regulates the financing of political campaigns; chief sponsors were Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Russell Feingold (D-WI). The law became effective 6 November 2002.
HHS Earmarks - Chart - Top 10 States - 15 August 2006
Earmarks associated with Deparment of Labor, Health and Human Services, normalized by population.
Earmarks associated with Deparment of Labor, Health and Human Services, normalized by population.
HHS Earmarks - Chart - Per Capita - 15 August 2006
Earmarks associated with Deparment of Labor, Health and Human Services, normalized by population.
Earmarks associated with Deparment of Labor, Health and Human Services, normalized by population.
HHS Earmarks - Chart - Bottom 10 States - 15 August 2006
Earmarks associated with Deparment of Labor, Health and Human Services, normalized by population.
Earmarks associated with Deparment of Labor, Health and Human Services, normalized by population.
HHS Earmarks - Gross Dollars - 15 August 2006
Context for understanding how much is a billion.
Context for understanding how much is a billion.
HHS Earmarks - Per Capita - 15 August 2006
Earmarks associated with Deparment of Labor, Health and Human Services, normalized by population.
Earmarks associated with Deparment of Labor, Health and Human Services, normalized by population.
Article: Flap Over 527s Aside, McCain-Feingold Is Working
Two Brookings Institution scholars write in Roll Call (May 20, 2004) that campaign finance reform is acheiving its primary goal: "... to end the corrupting nexus of soft money that ties together officeholders, party officials and large donors."
Two Brookings Institution scholars write in Roll Call (May 20, 2004) that campaign finance reform is acheiving its primary goal: "... to end the corrupting nexus of soft money that ties together officeholders, party officials and large donors."
Money, Politics and Advocacy
Overview of money in politics with a review of the four types of political fundraising organizations.
Overview of money in politics with a review of the four types of political fundraising organizations.
Buying of the President : 2004
Based on the New York Times bestselling book of the same name, this web site chronicles the money being funneled into 2004 presdential campaign coffers. It is a project of the Center for Public Integrity, a non-partisan, non-profit, tax-exempt organization that accepts no money from corporations, unions, or governments. The Center has won numerous awards in journalism since its founding in 1989.
Based on the New York Times bestselling book of the same name, this web site chronicles the money being funneled into 2004 presdential campaign coffers. It is a project of the Center for Public Integrity, a non-partisan, non-profit, tax-exempt organization that accepts no money from corporations, unions, or governments. The Center has won numerous awards in journalism since its founding in 1989.
Campaign Finance Information Center
This project of the Missouri School of Journalism is designed to help journalists research campaign finances. There is information on both federal and state campaigns.
This project of the Missouri School of Journalism is designed to help journalists research campaign finances. There is information on both federal and state campaigns.
FEC : Campaign Finance Reports and Data
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) provides online access to campaign records -- starting with the 199 Presidential campaign. The web search tool has been outsourced to SDR Technologies; the interface is not as citizen-centric as those provided by advocacy sites.
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) provides online access to campaign records -- starting with the 199 Presidential campaign. The web search tool has been outsourced to SDR Technologies; the interface is not as citizen-centric as those provided by advocacy sites.
FEC Watch
This guide to actions taken by the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) is a project of the Center for Responsive Politics. It provides information on laws, enforcement, and agency opinions as well as links to commentary on the FEC or election issues.
This guide to actions taken by the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) is a project of the Center for Responsive Politics. It provides information on laws, enforcement, and agency opinions as well as links to commentary on the FEC or election issues.
Follow the Money
A project of the Institute on Money in State Politics, this web site tracks political contributions in all 50 states. Look at data for a specific state or a category (e.g., accountants, cable TV, trucking). Search for contributions to a specific candidate.
A project of the Institute on Money in State Politics, this web site tracks political contributions in all 50 states. Look at data for a specific state or a category (e.g., accountants, cable TV, trucking). Search for contributions to a specific candidate.
The Money Map
Using campaign contributions as a proxy for votes, this map shows which states are leaning Republican (red) and which are leaning Democrat (blue). Zoom to state, county, or 3-digit zip code levels. Use your home address to determine which neighbors have made political contributions. The site is updated according to the FEC reporting schedule.
Using campaign contributions as a proxy for votes, this map shows which states are leaning Republican (red) and which are leaning Democrat (blue). Zoom to state, county, or 3-digit zip code levels. Use your home address to determine which neighbors have made political contributions. The site is updated according to the FEC reporting schedule.
Open Secrets
A project of the Center for Responsive Politics (CPR) in 1997, this Web site has grown to more than 200,000 pages of financial information about campaigns for Presidency and Congress, political action committees and 527 organizations, and special interests and how their money ties to national issues like energy and medicare. Well organized and thorough.
A project of the Center for Responsive Politics (CPR) in 1997, this Web site has grown to more than 200,000 pages of financial information about campaigns for Presidency and Congress, political action committees and 527 organizations, and special interests and how their money ties to national issues like energy and medicare. Well organized and thorough.
Presidential Candidate Top Contributor Comparison
Using data from the Federal Elections Commission, this site provides analytical review of campaign contributions. For example, the top five contributors (individuals or PACs associated with a group) to President Bush are financial firms. Senator Kerry's campaign does not exhibit this unisource appeal.
Using data from the Federal Elections Commission, this site provides analytical review of campaign contributions. For example, the top five contributors (individuals or PACs associated with a group) to President Bush are financial firms. Senator Kerry's campaign does not exhibit this unisource appeal.
Spheres of Influence : 2000
This Washington Post interactive provides an in-depth look at the Bush Campaign Pioneers from 2000 -- those individuals who raised at least $100,000 in $1,000 or less individual contributions; 104 Pioneers won jobs after the election. Since 1998, Bush has raised more than $296 million in campaign funds -- a record. At least a third -- maybe more than half -- was raised by 631 people.
This Washington Post interactive provides an in-depth look at the Bush Campaign Pioneers from 2000 -- those individuals who raised at least $100,000 in $1,000 or less individual contributions; 104 Pioneers won jobs after the election. Since 1998, Bush has raised more than $296 million in campaign funds -- a record. At least a third -- maybe more than half -- was raised by 631 people.