Kampagnenfinanzierung
Maine lawsuit tests whether states can cap super PAC contributions
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A voter-approved law in Maine capping contributions to super PAC-style political committees at $5,000 has triggered a federal lawsuit, Dinner Table Action v. Schneider, that could help determine how far states may go in regulating independent‑expenditure PACs. Advocates say the case could clarify federal campaign‑finance precedent and potentially bolster states’ ability to police big‑money donations.
The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission accusing former Senator Kyrsten Sinema of using nearly $2 million in campaign funds for personal expenses after leaving office. The group claims the spending, which continued into 2025, includes items like resort stays and makeup services that appear unrelated to winding down operations. This follows a previous complaint about her travel expenses in 2024.
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Die Abteilung für Politische Finanzen und Angelegenheiten (PFAD) der Kommission für Wahlen (Comelec) hat festgestellt, dass Senator Francis Escudero keine Verletzung des Wahlrechts begangen hat, indem er eine Kampagnenspende in Höhe von 30 Millionen PHP von Lawrence Lubiano, Präsident von Centerways Construction and Development Inc., annahm. PFAD empfahl, die Untersuchung einzustellen, da es keine Beweise für einen Verstoß gegen Abschnitt 95 des Omnibus-Wahlgesetzbuchs gebe.