OpenSecrets in the News

See our media citations from outlets around the nation this week:

Feud Between Billionaires Ken Griffin and J.B. Pritzker Likely to Shape Illinois Governor’s Race (The Wall Street Journal)
“The willingness by players on both sides of the race to put fortunes into the campaigns means that it may in fact be possible for this to become the most expensive gubernatorial campaign” in U.S. history, said Pete Quist, deputy research director for the nonpartisan OpenSecrets watchdog group.

Another Texas House primary showdown is coming, and it's all about climate policy and Big Oil donations (The Washington Post)
Cuellar is the fourth-biggest recipient in the House of oil and gas campaign contributions in the 2022 cycle so far, receiving $100,200, according to OpenSecrets.

The Democratic Dilemma on Dark Money (The American Prospect)
“I think there’s a real disconnect between the political operatives in this town who want to win, win, win, and everyone else,” says Sheila Krumholz, executive director of OpenSecrets. “There’s this loss of faith in our political and campaign systems and that ultimately has a damaging effect on democracy. How do you rebuild it? By being absolutely forthright, candid, and transparent.”