Without reporting on the impact of political dollars, voters will be left with an incomplete picture when they head to the polls.

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So far, our researchers have identified over $2.4 billion ([link removed]) in contributions to federal candidates, as well as another $2.9 billion ([link removed]) to state candidates and sitting officeholders, parties, and ballot committees.

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Millions more will be raised and spent in the final weeks of the election in efforts to influence the outcomes of key races. Without reporting on the impact of those political dollars, voters will be left with an incomplete picture when they head to the polls.

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