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NYC Mayor's Race: Front-runner Cuomo denied millions in public funds due to technical error' | amNewYork

The NYC Campaign Finance Board denied Andrew Cuomo public matching funds due to a technical error.

Cuomo's campaign rectified the issue and is seeking approval for funds soon.

Bloomberg allies throw support behind Cuomo's NYC mayoral bid - as ex-gov announces $3.9M campaign fundraising haul

Billionaire allies back Cuomo's mayoral run, raising questions about Bloomberg's position on political rivals.

NYC's screwy Campaign Finance Board stiffs Adams, Cuomo while giving socialist Zohran Mamdani millions

The New York City mayoral race reveals issues with both candidates and the election system, highlighted by funding discrepancies and candidate controversies.

Adams sues NYC Finance Board over denial of $3.4 million in matching funds

Mayor Adams is contesting the Campaign Finance Board's denial of $3.4 million in matching funds for his reelection campaign.

fromNBC New York

6 days ago

Andrew Cuomo finally facing rivals with three weeks to go in NYC mayor primary

Cuomo, the frontrunner, faces challenges including debate pressure and campaign finance issues as he approaches the New York City mayoral primary.

2 days ago

New York City Democratic mayoral primary debate: six key takeaways

Cuomo faces strong criticism from Mamdani over his corporate ties and experience in the mayoral debate.

NYC Mayor's Race: Front-runner Cuomo denied millions in public funds due to technical error' | amNewYork

The NYC Campaign Finance Board denied Andrew Cuomo public matching funds due to a technical error.

Cuomo's campaign rectified the issue and is seeking approval for funds soon.

Bloomberg allies throw support behind Cuomo's NYC mayoral bid - as ex-gov announces $3.9M campaign fundraising haul

Billionaire allies back Cuomo's mayoral run, raising questions about Bloomberg's position on political rivals.

NYC's screwy Campaign Finance Board stiffs Adams, Cuomo while giving socialist Zohran Mamdani millions

The New York City mayoral race reveals issues with both candidates and the election system, highlighted by funding discrepancies and candidate controversies.

Adams sues NYC Finance Board over denial of $3.4 million in matching funds

Mayor Adams is contesting the Campaign Finance Board's denial of $3.4 million in matching funds for his reelection campaign.

fromNBC New York

6 days ago

Andrew Cuomo finally facing rivals with three weeks to go in NYC mayor primary

Cuomo, the frontrunner, faces challenges including debate pressure and campaign finance issues as he approaches the New York City mayoral primary.

2 days ago

New York City Democratic mayoral primary debate: six key takeaways

Cuomo faces strong criticism from Mamdani over his corporate ties and experience in the mayoral debate.

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#oakland

East Bay (California)

3 days ago

Oaklanders voted to take money out of politics. City Council just undid that

Oakland's City Council is rolling back campaign finance reforms to accommodate increased financial contributions from individuals and committees.

NYC politics

Oakland mayoral election: Barbara Lee, Loren Taylor campaigns raise hundreds of thousands of dollars

fromThe Mercury News

NYC politics

Sheng Thao considered using Oakland's funds to cover her campaign debt, new documents suggest

NYC politics

Another top staffer quits Oakland Public Ethics Commission

East Bay (California)

3 days ago

Oaklanders voted to take money out of politics. City Council just undid that

Oakland's City Council is rolling back campaign finance reforms to accommodate increased financial contributions from individuals and committees.

NYC politics

Oakland mayoral election: Barbara Lee, Loren Taylor campaigns raise hundreds of thousands of dollars

fromThe Mercury News

NYC politics

Sheng Thao considered using Oakland's funds to cover her campaign debt, new documents suggest

NYC politics

Another top staffer quits Oakland Public Ethics Commission

Trump Pardons Ex-Tennessee State Senator Imprisoned for Campaign Fraud

President Trump pardoned former Tennessee state senator Brian Kelsey, releasing him from a 21-month sentence for campaign finance fraud.

George Santos, expelled Congressman, should serve 8 years in prison for fraud, identity theft: feds | amNewYork

George Santos faces a recommended eight-year prison sentence for fraud and identity theft after pleading guilty to serious charges related to his campaign.

Trump claims without evidence that celebrities were paid to endorse Harris

Trump accused entertainers endorsing Kamala Harris of being paid for their support, suggesting this constitutes illegal campaign contributions.

fromSan Francisco Bay Times

NYC Mayor Eric Adams claims he's not worried as reelection chances dwindle: 'Damn, life is good'

Mayor Eric Adams is content with his achievements and unconcerned about his reelection ship.

US politics

Join the Fight to Curb Out-of-Control Money in Campaigns and Elections - San Francisco Bay Times

fromwww.dw.com

5 days ago

France politics

How French billionaires push the far-right agenda DW 06/02/2025

US news

Trump Pardons Ex-Tennessee State Senator Imprisoned for Campaign Fraud

President Trump pardoned former Tennessee state senator Brian Kelsey, releasing him from a 21-month sentence for campaign finance fraud.

George Santos, expelled Congressman, should serve 8 years in prison for fraud, identity theft: feds | amNewYork

George Santos faces a recommended eight-year prison sentence for fraud and identity theft after pleading guilty to serious charges related to his campaign.

Trump claims without evidence that celebrities were paid to endorse Harris

Trump accused entertainers endorsing Kamala Harris of being paid for their support, suggesting this constitutes illegal campaign contributions.

fromSan Francisco Bay Times

NYC Mayor Eric Adams claims he's not worried as reelection chances dwindle: 'Damn, life is good'

Mayor Eric Adams is content with his achievements and unconcerned about his reelection ship.

US politics

Join the Fight to Curb Out-of-Control Money in Campaigns and Elections - San Francisco Bay Times

fromwww.dw.com

5 days ago

France politics

How French billionaires push the far-right agenda DW 06/02/2025

Pro-Cuomo super PAC already raises $2.3 million from real-estate honchos, power players

Andrew Cuomo's mayoral campaign is significantly backed by a super PAC, which has raised $2.3 million in donations.

Andrew Cuomo loses out on $4M in public campaign funds, dealing major blow to bid for NYC mayor

Andrew Cuomo's campaign lost over $4 million in public matching funds due to a paperwork error, impacting his mayoral bid significantly.

NYC pol wants Cuomo cut off from taxpayer funds in mayor campaign: 'Not following the rules'

Council member calls for investigation into Cuomo's campaign financing practices.

Cuomo allegedly violated campaign finance rules according to local officials.

Calls for accountability in political fundraising and public matching funds.

NYC Mayor's Race: Cuomo gets $1.5M in public funds, but CFB withholds another $622K over alleged improper coordination' with super PAC | amNewYork

Cuomo awarded $1.5 million in public matching funds but lost $622,000 due to concerns over coordination with super PAC.

fromTampa Free Press

Demerits For Cuomo, Millions For Adams As New York City Campaign Finance Board Acts

Cuomo fined $675,000 for improper campaign coordination, bringing total penalties to $1.3 million.

Adrienne Adams received $2.4 million in public funds, enhancing her mayoral campaign.

Eric Adams beefs up re-election fundraising as Cuomo, Mamdani boast top coffers heading into Dem mayoral primary

Mayor Adams is reviving his campaign fundraising efforts but still trails behind Cuomo and Mamdani in total funds.

Pro-Cuomo super PAC already raises $2.3 million from real-estate honchos, power players

Andrew Cuomo's mayoral campaign is significantly backed by a super PAC, which has raised $2.3 million in donations.

Andrew Cuomo loses out on $4M in public campaign funds, dealing major blow to bid for NYC mayor

Andrew Cuomo's campaign lost over $4 million in public matching funds due to a paperwork error, impacting his mayoral bid significantly.

NYC pol wants Cuomo cut off from taxpayer funds in mayor campaign: 'Not following the rules'

Council member calls for investigation into Cuomo's campaign financing practices.

Cuomo allegedly violated campaign finance rules according to local officials.

Calls for accountability in political fundraising and public matching funds.

NYC Mayor's Race: Cuomo gets $1.5M in public funds, but CFB withholds another $622K over alleged improper coordination' with super PAC | amNewYork

Cuomo awarded $1.5 million in public matching funds but lost $622,000 due to concerns over coordination with super PAC.

fromTampa Free Press

Demerits For Cuomo, Millions For Adams As New York City Campaign Finance Board Acts

Cuomo fined $675,000 for improper campaign coordination, bringing total penalties to $1.3 million.

Adrienne Adams received $2.4 million in public funds, enhancing her mayoral campaign.

Eric Adams beefs up re-election fundraising as Cuomo, Mamdani boast top coffers heading into Dem mayoral primary

Mayor Adams is reviving his campaign fundraising efforts but still trails behind Cuomo and Mamdani in total funds.

Mayor Adams' corruption case stopping him from getting $4M in public campaign funds - despite getting tossed

Mayor Adams is denied $4 million in public matching funds despite the dismissal of his federal indictment.

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Queens City Council candidates received over $1 million in public matching funds, pivotal for securing office in New York City.

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Brooklyn

Queens candidates bring in over $1M in matching funds

Mission District

San Jose's District 3 Runoff Campaign Spending Off to a Slow Start

Mayor Adams' corruption case stopping him from getting $4M in public campaign funds - despite getting tossed

Mayor Adams is denied $4 million in public matching funds despite the dismissal of his federal indictment.

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Queens City Council candidates received over $1 million in public matching funds, pivotal for securing office in New York City.

NYC politics

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Brooklyn

Queens candidates bring in over $1M in matching funds

Mission District

San Jose's District 3 Runoff Campaign Spending Off to a Slow Start

How the Supreme Court Paved the Way for DOGE

Federal courts, particularly the Supreme Court, have laid the groundwork for political disruption through rulings on campaign finance that favor wealthy individuals.

fromThe Atlantic

Musk Is Still Paying for Political Influence

Elon Musk's support for a conservative judge in Wisconsin's election highlights the influence of wealth in judicial politics.

Elon Musk says he'll pour less money into elections. That's bad news for the GOP.

Elon Musk is significantly reducing his political donations, a shift from previous commitments to support the GOP.

fromwww.mediaite.com

US Elections

Elon Musk's PAC Edits Video After $1M Giveaway Recipient Says She Was Paid to Vote'

US Elections

A voter sued Elon Musk, alleging the billionaire never paid up after promising cash for petition signatures

US Elections

What Will Elon Musk Learn From the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election?

fromtime.com

How the Supreme Court Paved the Way for DOGE

Federal courts, particularly the Supreme Court, have laid the groundwork for political disruption through rulings on campaign finance that favor wealthy individuals.

fromThe Atlantic

Musk Is Still Paying for Political Influence

Elon Musk's support for a conservative judge in Wisconsin's election highlights the influence of wealth in judicial politics.

Elon Musk says he'll pour less money into elections. That's bad news for the GOP.

Elon Musk is significantly reducing his political donations, a shift from previous commitments to support the GOP.

fromwww.mediaite.com

US Elections

Elon Musk's PAC Edits Video After $1M Giveaway Recipient Says She Was Paid to Vote'

US Elections

A voter sued Elon Musk, alleging the billionaire never paid up after promising cash for petition signatures

US Elections

What Will Elon Musk Learn From the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election?

Exclusive | Dem Rep. Eugene Vindman hit with ethics complaint after campaign promoted brother's book

Rep. Eugene Vindman faces a complaint for allegedly misusing campaign funds to promote his brother's book.

fromThe Atlantic

There's No Such Thing as a Free Plane

Trump is negotiating a $400 million gift from Qatar for a personal plane, showcasing a bold disregard for ethical norms.

Are We?' Bernie Sanders Trashes Chuck Schumer Claim Democrats Are Totally United'

Bernie Sanders criticizes party unity claims, emphasizing the need for a clear agenda and direction for the Democrats.

NYS Dems pack budget full of 'self-serving' perks, watchdog group has 'nothing positive to say' about it

Democratic lawmakers are using the state budget to implement self-serving policies that may aid their reelection efforts.

fromMission Local

SF politics

S.F. Ethics Commission fines progressive candidates' slate

fromwww.mediaite.com

Are We?' Bernie Sanders Trashes Chuck Schumer Claim Democrats Are Totally United'

Bernie Sanders criticizes party unity claims, emphasizing the need for a clear agenda and direction for the Democrats.

NYS Dems pack budget full of 'self-serving' perks, watchdog group has 'nothing positive to say' about it

Democratic lawmakers are using the state budget to implement self-serving policies that may aid their reelection efforts.

fromMission Local

SF politics

S.F. Ethics Commission fines progressive candidates' slate

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Trump wants more power over agencies. Experts worry about campaign finance regulators

Trump's executive order could undermine the independence of the Federal Election Commission and affect its role in enforcing campaign finance laws.

Trump's first-100-days wins, red alert for ActBlue and other commentary

Trump's first 100 days emphasize structural reforms, border security, tax cuts, and campaign finance oversight.

We can't just be against Trump. It's time for a bold, progressive populism | Robert Reich

Protests against Trump highlight the need for progressive populism to enhance democracy and counter regressive policies.

US politics

Trump donors eye potential bonanza if US succeeds with Greenland land-grab

fromwww.npr.org

Trump wants more power over agencies. Experts worry about campaign finance regulators

Trump's executive order could undermine the independence of the Federal Election Commission and affect its role in enforcing campaign finance laws.

Trump's first-100-days wins, red alert for ActBlue and other commentary

Trump's first 100 days emphasize structural reforms, border security, tax cuts, and campaign finance oversight.

We can't just be against Trump. It's time for a bold, progressive populism | Robert Reich

Protests against Trump highlight the need for progressive populism to enhance democracy and counter regressive policies.

US politics

Trump donors eye potential bonanza if US succeeds with Greenland land-grab

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Adams accuses Campaign Finance Board of poisoning atmosphere' with release of letter charging his campaign broke the law | amNewYork

I think the Campaign Finance Board and others should be extremely careful about poisoning the atmosphere and releasing information without giving us an opportunity to respond to it.

Brooklyn

Judge Dale Ho's Messy Dockets - emptywheel

Judge Ho presides over multiple cases related to alleged straw donor schemes implicating Eric Adams and his associates.

fromGothamist

TD Bank closed Mayor Adams' campaign account after indictment, records show

TD Bank terminated Mayor Eric Adams' campaign account shortly after his indictment, highlighting financial management issues.

fromemptywheel

Judge Dale Ho's Messy Dockets - emptywheel

Judge Ho presides over multiple cases related to alleged straw donor schemes implicating Eric Adams and his associates.

fromGothamist

TD Bank closed Mayor Adams' campaign account after indictment, records show

TD Bank terminated Mayor Eric Adams' campaign account shortly after his indictment, highlighting financial management issues.

more#eric-adams

GOP's Michael Henry hauls in donations as he eyes rematch to topple embattled NY AG Letitia James: 'Time for Tish to go'

Together, we will bring balance back to New York. It's time to fight for every New Yorker - and it's time for Tish James to go.

NYC politics

fromBronx Times

Heckling, housing, health: Council District 8 hopefuls face off at South Bronx forum - Bronx Times

Candidates for City Council District 8 addressed key community concerns amidst criticism of campaign financing involving one candidate.

#political-parties

fromSun Sentinel

SF politics

Campaign cash flows to state Rep. Cassel after her switch to Republican Party

fromBuzzFeed

US politics

Non-Political People Are Sharing Why They Don't Like Engaging In Politics, And It's Insightful

fromSun Sentinel

SF politics

Campaign cash flows to state Rep. Cassel after her switch to Republican Party

fromBuzzFeed

US politics

Non-Political People Are Sharing Why They Don't Like Engaging In Politics, And It's Insightful

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CCP-linked NYPD official fined $5K for soliciting donations for Adams; NYC transportation boss dinged for campaigning for Kamala Harris: docs

NYPD official fined for soliciting campaign donations, highlighting strict enforcement of conflicts of interest laws.

#public-matching-funds

fromAstoria Post

Zohran Mamdani leads mayoral candidates in fundraising with $2.8M in matching funds - Astoria Post

Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani leads in fundraising with over $2.8 million in matching funds for the 2025 mayoral election.

Mayoral candidates Mamdani, Walden and Williams lead in latest round of matching funds

Public matching funds of $12.3 million have been approved for NYC's 2025 elections, promoting future election competitiveness.

fromAstoria Post

Zohran Mamdani leads mayoral candidates in fundraising with $2.8M in matching funds - Astoria Post

Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani leads in fundraising with over $2.8 million in matching funds for the 2025 mayoral election.

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Mayoral candidates Mamdani, Walden and Williams lead in latest round of matching funds

Public matching funds of $12.3 million have been approved for NYC's 2025 elections, promoting future election competitiveness.

#evan-low

fromAdvocate.com

SF politics

Our former CA state rep Low fined $106k for hiding payment to Alec Baldwin

fromABC7 San Francisco

SF politics

Evan Low fined $106K for hiding campaign finances, including payments to Alec Baldwin

SF politics

Evan Low fined $106,000 for campaign finance violations including intent to conceal payment to Alec Baldwin

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California Regulators Say Evan Low Violated Campaign Finance Law Dozens of Times

fromAdvocate.com

SF politics

Our former CA state rep Low fined $106k for hiding payment to Alec Baldwin

fromABC7 San Francisco

SF politics

Evan Low fined $106K for hiding campaign finances, including payments to Alec Baldwin

SF politics

Evan Low fined $106,000 for campaign finance violations including intent to conceal payment to Alec Baldwin

Miscellaneous

California Regulators Say Evan Low Violated Campaign Finance Law Dozens of Times

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Latest Line: A good week for Loren Taylor, a bad week for Omar Torres

In a surprising election result, the former Oakland City Council member and his supporters significantly outspent Barbara Lee to secure a remarkable victory.

Portland food

Bernie Sanders Is Sending a Piercing Message About Musk and the Oligarchy

Bernie Sanders is rallying Americans against a corrupt campaign finance system that favors billionaires, evoking Abraham Lincoln's vision of government for the people.

How Working Families Party is gaming NYC's ranked-choice voting system and public campaign-finance law

The Working Families Party is exploiting ranked-choice voting to influence election outcomes in New York City.

fromThe Nation

Bernie Sanders Is Sending a Piercing Message About Musk and the Oligarchy

Bernie Sanders is rallying Americans against a corrupt campaign finance system that favors billionaires, evoking Abraham Lincoln's vision of government for the people.

How Working Families Party is gaming NYC's ranked-choice voting system and public campaign-finance law

The Working Families Party is exploiting ranked-choice voting to influence election outcomes in New York City.

Jasmine Crockett branded a hypocrite for taking $370k from PACs, business trips to Hamas-supporting Qatar: records

Jasmine Crockett misrepresented her PAC contributions by claiming she accepted none, while evidence shows she received nearly $400,000 from PACs.

The quiet crisis at ActBlue, Trump war on antisemitism and other commentary

The Trump administration withdrew funding from Columbia University due to antisemitism concerns.

ActBlue faces scrutiny and staff resignations amid fraud allegations.

Teachers unions resist parental school choice to maintain funding.

Exclusive | Dem fundraiser ActBlue made donation standards 'more lenient,' received foreign contributions during 2024 election: internal docs

ActBlue relaxed fraud standards, allowing foreign contributions to U.S. campaigns during the 2024 election cycle.

The quiet crisis at ActBlue, Trump war on antisemitism and other commentary

The Trump administration withdrew funding from Columbia University due to antisemitism concerns.

ActBlue faces scrutiny and staff resignations amid fraud allegations.

Teachers unions resist parental school choice to maintain funding.

Exclusive | Dem fundraiser ActBlue made donation standards 'more lenient,' received foreign contributions during 2024 election: internal docs

ActBlue relaxed fraud standards, allowing foreign contributions to U.S. campaigns during the 2024 election cycle.

more#actblue

FPPC Levies $106K Fine Against Evan Low for Concealing Big Payment to Alec Baldwin in 2020 Campaign

Evan Low concealed payments to Alec Baldwin from a nonprofit, violating campaign laws, leading to a $106,000 fine.

SF politics

fromAustin Monitor

Ethics commissioners vote to hear campaign finance complaints from D7 election - Austin Monitor

The Ethics Review Commission has found reasonable grounds to believe potential violations regarding campaign finance rules occurred in the recent District 7 runoff election.

NYC politics

This Popular App Reveals How Your Spending Trickles Up Into Politics

Dark money is untraceable political funding largely funneled through nonprofits, making it difficult to track or regulate.

Fundraising

Rallying Anti-Musk Donors, Liberal Judge Raises $24 Million in Key Court Contest

SF politics

fromBuzzFeed

This Popular App Reveals How Your Spending Trickles Up Into Politics

Dark money is untraceable political funding largely funneled through nonprofits, making it difficult to track or regulate.

Fundraising

Rallying Anti-Musk Donors, Liberal Judge Raises $24 Million in Key Court Contest

Wisconsin Court Race Is Most Expensive Ever. Where Is the Money Coming From?

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election is the most expensive in U.S. history, significantly influenced by billionaire donors.

The outcome of the election is crucial for pivotal issues like abortion rights and labor laws.

SF politics

fromTruthout

Wisconsin Election For Judge Breaks National Record for Spending in a Court Race

Unlimited campaign spending negatively impacts public discourse in Wisconsin elections.

France politics

fromThe Local France

French prosecutors seek 7-year jail term for Sarkozy in Libya trial

Sarkozy faces a seven-year prison sentence for alleged illegal campaign financing linked to Kadhafi.

Exclusive | Lefty NYC mayoral hopeful Brad Lander pockets George Soros cash despite attempt to shift moderate

Brad Lander's campaign raises concerns due to his acceptance of donations from George Soros while distancing himself from far-left ideologies.

East Bay (California)

Lee and Taylor have raised a combined $600,000 in Oakland mayor's race so far

Candidates for Oakland mayor have raised significant funds ahead of the April 15 special election.

SF politics

fromwww.npr.org

State Supreme Court races can be costly, competitive and combative. Why?

Wisconsin's upcoming Supreme Court election is highly contested, with record spending and national attention, reflecting broader trends in judicial elections.

Cryptocurrency

fromTruthout

Trump's SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Coinbase, Delivering Victory to Crypto Giants

Coinbase's political spending influenced the SEC's decision to drop its lawsuit against the cryptocurrency exchange, highlighting its growing political power.

fromThe Mercury News