Campaign Cash
Koch Group Leads Outside Spending
63% of special interest spending on state legislative races backs Republicans.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Democrats Get More Unregulated Donations
68% of $2.7 million from outside special interests in 2020 went to Democrats. Abele the biggest donor.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Special Interest Contributions Skyrocket
$5.2 million spent in state for first six months of 2020, more than double the same period in 2016.
Aug 22nd, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Outside Groups Spend More on GOP Candidates
$300,000 spent on August primary’s legislative candidates, with $97,031 from Koch-connected AFP.
Aug 18th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Republicans Grab Corporate Cash
GOP candidates get 75% of state corporate donations to political campaigns.
Aug 11th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Legislative Donors Give Record Amount in 2020
$7.1 million showered on legislative races in first half of 2020, shattering 2016 record of $5.1 million.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Legislative Committees Raise Record Cash
Republican committees raise $1.8 million, Democrats $950,000 in first six months of 2020.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State Democrats Bury GOP in Fundraising
Democrats have raised record-breaking $11.5 million in 2020, versus $1.5 million for Republicans.
Jul 21st, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State Supreme Court Race Cost $10 Million
Shatters spending record; 51% by Karofsky and outside groups supporting her in April election.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Police Groups Have Big Capitol Clout
They spent $2.3 million on state lobbying and elections over 10 years, pushing many bills they favor.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
IRS Opens Door to Foreign, Dark Money
Ends rule requiring nonprofits spending on campaigns to disclose names of anyone giving $5,000 or more.
Jun 1st, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
Enbridge Energy Looks to Reroute Pipeline
Campaign donor wants to seize private property in North Woods for crude oil pipeline.
May 26th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
