Dear Reader,

Both the Democratic and Republican parties hold presidential candidates who have surpassed the threshold for claiming the presidential nomination. However, this doesn't signal the end of our primary election season. We still have several months ahead filled with upcoming primaries, extending all the way through September. Many states are still in the process of finalizing their ballots for November, with numerous candidates yet to be determined for inclusion on the General Election ballot for state and local positions.

Primaries serve as a mechanism for the public to select candidates who they believe would most effectively represent their community at local, state, and national levels. It is imperative that we persist in reporting on candidates participating in primaries because voters deserve comprehensive information about their ballot options before casting their votes.

Making candidates’ fundraising efforts transparent to voters is intense and time consuming, but it is necessary. OpenSecrets is dedicated to offering free resources that can help the electorate determine which candidates deserve their votes. Your financial support helps ensure we continue to offer reporting and online resources to help everyone understand the impact money in politics plays at every level of government. Can you make a gift today?