It’s tax time and candidates were scrambling to raise cash fast before the FEC filing deadline.  

Dear Friend of OpenSecrets,

While some of us were doing last-minute taxes, federal candidates were scrambling this past week to raise cash fast before the Federal Election Commission filing deadline.

Investigating campaign filings is labor intensive, but it tells a story. And roughly 85% of candidates who raise the most are victorious.

Who has a healthy campaign? Who is represented by small donors or big special interests? Who has what it takes to win?

With our researchers predicting nearly 20,000 federal, state and local candidates running this cycle, making sense of all this noise is no small feat.

Our team is pouring through FEC filings and integrating new data so you can have a complete picture of midterm fundraising. Could you help us continue this endeavor with a donation today? ([link removed])

Help Us Follow the Money in the Recent FEC Filings > ([link removed])
While OpenSecrets is navigating this sea of filings and receipts we’re bringing you insights that reveal the hidden dynamics behind newsworthy reports. And major stories are happening now:
* Florida incumbent Gov. Ron DeSantis ([link removed]) , whose campaign recently broke $100M for his reelection ([link removed]) , is pushing through his proposed redistricting map.
* In Georgia, Democrat Stacy Abrams has filed suit ([link removed]) to be able to raise unlimited campaign contributions, claiming a 2021 bill ([link removed]) gives incumbent Gov. Kemp an unequal playing field.
* And, we are watching Trump’s Leadership PAC, Save America ([link removed]) , which has raised $124M since 2020 but has contributed only $318,000 to Republican candidates.

We promise to stay focused on bringing you the facts about the upcoming election. With thousands of candidate profiles updated by our researchers to-date, you can power our efforts for the thousands still to go. ([link removed])

With gratitude,

Sheila Krumholz
Executive Director

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