The Washington Inquisitor
Federal Election Commission
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Walkinshaw holds a wide cash lead over Republican Arthur Purves in Virginia’s 11th District
Rep. James Walkinshaw had raised $3.27 million and had $1.14 million on hand through Oct. 14. Republican Arthur G. Purves had raised $38,665. Green Party candidate Dianne Blais is also on the…
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The DMV delegation’s leadership PACs: $17.5 million raised, and Hoyer’s AmeriPAC is nearly half
FEC records show 15 leadership PACs tied to Washington-area lawmakers reported $17.5 million in receipts this cycle. Hoyer’s AmeriPAC raised $8.3 million and put $600,000 behind Adrian Boafo in MD-5.
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Defense contractor PACs gave $10.4 million to federal candidates this cycle, FEC records show
PACs of 12 major defense contractors gave to 431 candidates in both parties, with about 59% going to Republicans, who hold majorities in both chambers.
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Outside groups have spent $1.55 billion on 10 key Senate races, FEC data show
A Washington Inquisitor analysis of FEC filings finds Republican-aligned groups outspending Democratic-aligned ones about 3 to 2, led by $380 million in Texas.
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Challengers have more cash than incumbents in at least 14 House races, FEC records show
FEC pre-general reports show challengers ahead in cash against nine Republican, four Democratic and one independent House incumbent heading into the final week.