Moore raised $7 million — but that may be the smallest number in the story
A line-by-line review of Maryland’s campaign finance database shows a sophisticated, nationally connected fundraising...
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The Davis Money Web: How Jim Davis’ Personal Checks, Business Entities, and Foundation Footprint Extend Political Power in Maryland and Beyond
By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews Jim Davis is not just another wealthy donor writing the occasional campaign check. He is...
Maryland’s Campaign Finance System: Transparency on Paper, Loopholes in Practice
By MDBayNews Staff Maryland’s campaign finance laws are often described as some of the more structured and...
Sarah Elfreth’s Rising Profile Comes With Rising Questions
Sarah Elfreth, Maryland’s freshman Representative, has enjoyed a rapid rise in Democratic politics. But with that rise...
The Postcard From L.A.: How “Field Team 6” Turns Hollywood Money and a Super PAC Loophole Into Voter Registration Machinery
When a Virginia voter opened the mailbox to find a glossy postcard postmarked Los Angeles urging them—via a QR code—to...
Shadows on the Bench: Maryland’s Judicial Campaign Finance Transparency Problem
When Americans think about judicial integrity, they expect judges to be impartial arbiters of the law. But what happens...