In Which Races Is Money in Politics an Election Issue?

The issue of money in politics is bubbling up in elections around the country in 2016. Americans are fed up with a political system that works great for wealthy special interests. We are hungry for elected leaders with real solutions to ensure we all have a voice. These are the 2016 races in which money in politics has become an election issue.

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Ron Johnson wants to 'drain the swamp,' Russ Feingold wants to 'clean' it

In the days leading up to the election, Russ Feingold has borrowed a few phrases from Donald Trump, as he denounces a "rigged system" and promises to "clean out the

"Sen. McCain’s actually a Republican, so one would expect him to do that," Feingold said Monday. "But if I win and he wins, we’ll work together to do the right thing for the American people, including cleaning up the swamp of the political system, the garbage of the campaign finance system which Sen. Johnson fully embraces and has exploited in his campaign."

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John Katko and Colleen Deacon make final pitch to voters in race for Congress

Candidates for the 24th Congressional District try to define differences, set the record straight, in the final debate of the campaign.

Katko and Deacon agreed, as they have in other forums, that there's too much money in politics. Both said they will support a Constitutional amendment to limit the flow of money to independent groups that don't have to disclose their donors.

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Bullock, Gianforte React To Campaign Finance Disclosure Ruling

Governor Steve Bullock’s re-election campaign on Tuesday quickly seized on a judge’s ruling to uphold Montana’s campaign finance disclosure law. Bullock

"It’s a law that I signed a little less than two years ago with support from Democrats and Republicans," Bullock said. "The Disclose Act is a pretty simple idea, but it’s essential to making sure our elections are fair, transparent and accountable to voters."

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On Nov. 8, Wisconsin residents in 19 communities will vote on whether to amend the U.S. Constitution to make clear — a corporation is not a person and money is not speech.Voters will cast ballots in Rock County, Reedsburg, Manitowoc, Delafield, Neshkoro, New Glarus, Spring Valley, Osceola, Mt. Horeb,...

On Nov. 8, Wisconsin residents in 19 communities will vote on whether to amend the U.S. Constitution to make clear — a corporation is not a person and money is not speech.

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After $7 million campaign, Katko and Deacon want money out of politics

Candidates say they support a constitutional amendment to put limits on campaign spending.

As spending on their battle for Congress nears the $7 million mark, U.S. Rep. John Katko and Democrat Colleen Deacon agreed Monday that it's time to take the influence of big money out of politics.

Katko and Deacon said they would support a constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court's 2010 decision in theCitizens United case, which allows corporations, unions and other interests to spend unlimited amounts on elections.

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Editorial: Jason Kander for U.S. Senate

The political balance of the U.S. Senate hangs on Missourians’ vote on Nov. 8. The neck-and-neck race to watch is between Republican incumbent Sen. Roy Blunt and Democratic challenger Jason

Blunt walks in lockstep with the lobbyists whose dollars he gladly rakes in. Missourians should demand a senator capable of thinking independently of lobbying groups like the National Rifle Association.

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Toomey says that McGinty has been a big beneficiary of money as a result of Citizens United

— Ryan Frascella (@RyanFrascella) October 24, 2016

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Ayotte, Hassan, trade fire over policy and politics at NH1 News U.S. Senate debate | NH1

With just 12 days to go until Election Day and the latest polls in New Hampshire’s blockbuster U.S. Senate race indicating a dead heat, it’s no surprise that Thursday night’s NH1 News debate between Republican Sen. Kelly Ayotte and her Democratic challenger Gov. Maggie Hassan turned contentious and personal The two candidates traded fire over such issues as rising health care premiums, college affordability, the state’s acute heroin and opioid crisis, special interests and big money in politics

The two candidates traded fire over such issues as rising health care premiums, college affordability, the state’s acute heroin and opioid crisis, which candidate’s more beholden to special interests and which one’s more willing to stand up to their own political party, and outside money in politics.

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Close 2014 State Senate Race Returns to November Election | WABI TV5

The 2016 election will feature a rematch between republican senate president Mike Thibodeau and democrat Jonathan Fulford. The two ran for State Senate bac

“I have repeatedly stated that I am opposed use of big money, of outside money controlling any political race.”

“The more scrutiny we have with money in politics, the better. We need more transparency here, we need more sunlight.”

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Ball: We need real reforms, not window dressing

Corruption not only wastes taxpayer dollars, it discourages good people from getting involved

“Ethics and campaign finance reform are the centerpieces of my campaign, the issues that compelled me to get into this race.”

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Five takeaways from New Hampshire Senate debate

Maggie Hassan and Kelly Ayotte clashed again on stage.

"You’d think 'special interests' was a swear word the number of times Ayotte & Hassan slung that insult."

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To the editor: In Zephyr Teachout’s 2014 book “Corruption in America,” she connects the dots between corruption and financial dependency, citing th...

We can still counter election corruption and manipulation stemming from Citizens United through our votes. We can replace officials who are dependent on excessive donations with people of independent conscience like Derrick and Teachout.

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Ron Johnson and Russ Feingold: In their own words

The Editorial Board interviewed the candidates for Senate. Here's what they said.

McCain-Feingold worked, Feingold asserted, but after the U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens United decision, a disclosure law is needed so that voters know who is giving money to third-party groups. “Citizens United was easily one of the worst legal decisions in the history of this country. … Citizens United is going to be overturned,” he said. 

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Letter: Polis working to restore your voice

I’ve known Jared Polis since he first declared for Congress.

“Serving us in Congress, Jared has taken action to overturn Citizens United and establish a system of public financing for campaigns.”

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Milne releases plan to reform campaign finance

Scott Milne is once again taking aim at Patrick Leahy over big money influencing politics.

Milne released a 6-point plan to "reform campaign finance." At the top of the list, the Republican wants a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. 

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3 questions for Ted Deutch

I am proud of my reputation as a responsive and energetic Member of Congress for the people of South Florida. My commitment to progressive values like basic fairness and opportunity for all has guided much of my work in Congress. I have sponsored legislati

“While there are many priorities that Congress desperately needs to address – from responsible fixes to guarantee Social Security and Medicare solvency to comprehensive immigration reform – I believe that many of Congress’ failures to act stem from the unprecedented and debilitating flow of money into our political system.”

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McGinty says that she is against Citizens United and for getting dark money out of politics

— Ryan Frascella (@RyanFrascella) October 24, 2016