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Politico-Public First poll finds most Americans say there is too much money in politics
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A Politico poll conducted with the research firm Public First found that 72% of U.S. adults say there is too much money in politics, including majorities across the political parties.
Montana's Transparent Election Initiative aims to prohibit corporations and unions from spending on state, federal, or local elections, potentially sidelining the Citizens United ruling. Backed by bipartisan figures including former Governor Marc Racicot and Pete Buttigieg, the volunteer-driven effort is collecting signatures for the November ballot. Organizers hope it will refocus politicians on voters rather than donors.
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Building on late-2025 trends, Democratic candidates continued to outraise Republicans in several competitive 2026 Senate races during Q1 2026, per new campaign finance reports. However, national Republican committees and allied groups hold roughly double the cash on hand of Democrats, underscoring key dynamics in the battle for Congress.