Progressive PACs Raked in $21 Million in April, Hold $143 Million

Democrat donors Marsha Laufer and Michael Moritz as well as a company founded by Melinda French Gates contributed to progressive organizations in April. A collection of the most active left-wing political action committees held more than $143 million at the end of April, according to new Federal Election Commission (FEC) disclosures. On May 20, eight

Republicans Are Winning the Voter Registration Battle in Battleground States

Republicans are closing the gap on voter registrations in key swing states. Political observers say it could be a sign the party will perform well in November. The gap between registered voters in the Democratic Party and Republican Party shrank significantly in Pennsylvania, Nevada, and North Carolina, according to voter registration statistics collected in April. 

House Panel Advances Election Integrity Bills

One bill requires proof of citizenship to register to vote and the other would block foreign financial interference in U.S. elections. A Republican-led congressional panel advanced two election integrity bills on May 23, sending them to the House floor after several Democrat-proposed amendments failed. The Committee on House Administration considered HR 8399, the Preventing Foreign

House Passes Bill Barring Non-US Citizens From Voting in Local DC Elections

Texas Rep. August Pfluger’s measure exemplifies the House GOP seeking to get involved in local D.C. affairs. WASHINGTON—The House passed a bill on May 23 to prohibit non-U.S. citizens from voting in elections in the District of Columbia. The final tally was 262–143, and 52 Democrats joined all Republicans in voting for it. The measure,