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foreignpolicy.com • Politics • United States
The article traces the history of campaign finance in the US, highlighting how the Supreme Court's decision in Buckley v. Valeo in 1976 significantly weakened campaign finance regulations, leading to the current system dominated by big money.
chicagotribune.com • Politics • Illinois
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon's campaign committee allegedly accepted excessive political donations, exceeding legal limits by approximately $4 million, prompting an investigation by the State Board of Elections.
dailyherald.com • Politics • Illinois
A young political newcomer significantly outraised a long-serving incumbent congresswoman in the first quarter of 2025, raising questions about the future of the Illinois 9th Congressional District race.