Sioux Falls municipal candidates face Aug. 5 campaign-finance filing deadline
Sioux Falls municipal candidates must submit campaign-finance disclosure reports by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, under the city’s 2026 election handbook.
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Austin council advances charter-amendment package for Nov. 3 election
Austin City Council approved proposed charter amendments at its July 30 budget meeting, advancing measures on redistricting, recalls, city attorney authority, campaign finance and tax-rate reviews for a planned Nov. 3 special election.
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Casper voters face Aug. 18 primary that includes City Council Ward I contest
Natrona County has listed a Casper City Council Ward I contest for the Aug. 18, 2026 primary election. Primary campaign-finance reports are due during an Aug. 4–11 reporting window.
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Illinois election board keeps 2026 candidate portal available ahead of Nov. 3 general election
The Illinois State Board of Elections continues to maintain its 2026 candidate portal as candidates and political committees navigate the general-election cycle ahead of the Nov. 3 statewide vote.
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Aurora adopts $1,500 campaign-donation cap for city contractors
Aurora City Council approved a comprehensive ethics ordinance July 15 that caps campaign donations at $1,500 from businesses or entities doing business with the city.
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias launches Chicago mayoral campaign
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced his campaign for Chicago mayor on Aug. 2, 2026, entering the developing 2027 race with nearly $22 million in campaign cash reported as of July.
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Aurora City Council approves $1,500 cap on certain campaign donations
Aurora’s new ethics ordinance caps campaign donations at $1,500 from businesses or entities doing business with the city. The city’s July 15 notice did not detail when the rule takes effect or how it will be enforced.
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Portland auditor posts preliminary campaign-finance violation finding involving Mayor Wilson
Portland’s Elections Division lists a July 9 preliminary decision involving Mayor Keith Wilson that identifies one campaign-finance violation. The available record does not describe the conduct or show a final outcome.
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Washington campaign regulators warn 20 primary candidates over missing spending reports
The Washington Public Disclosure Commission posted overdue notices July 31 for 20 candidates who appeared to miss a required July 28 spending report before the Aug. 4 primary.
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Musk’s America PAC Reports Plans for Up to $120 Million Midterm Push
America PAC is reportedly preparing a $100 million-to-$120 million Republican turnout effort, but upcoming FEC filings will show what is actually spent.
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Washington voters face final deadlines before Aug. 4 primary
Washington voters can still return ballots, update registration in person and check ballot status before the Aug. 4 primary deadline.
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Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke indicted in state political-corruption case
Sylvia Luke and four others face a 12-count state indictment as Hawaii’s acting lieutenant governor handles her duties and the Aug. 8 primary approaches.
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Hayward’s 2026 election filing window is open through Aug. 7
Hayward candidates face a 5 p.m. Aug. 7 filing deadline for mayor and two council seats, while voters should check districts and campaign-finance dates.
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MAGA Inc. reports $400.6 million reserve before 2026 midterms
MAGA Inc. reported $400.6 million in cash on hand through June 30, giving a Trump-aligned hybrid PAC major potential for independent 2026 spending.
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Garden Grove Filing Period Open for Mayor, 3 Council Districts
Garden Grove candidates can file for mayor and three council districts through August 7 at 5 p.m.; here’s what the city requires and where to start.
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Supreme Court strikes down coordinated party spending limits: what changes
United States Evening Elections and Democracy Update: The Supreme Court struck down federal caps on party-coordinated spending on June 30, 2026—what it means for 2026.
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Supreme Court knocks out coordinated party spending limits—what 2026 committees must watch
June 30’s NRSC v. FEC ruling struck down coordinated party expenditure limits. Here’s what changes for 2026 committees—and the July filing dates.
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Supreme Court strikes down coordinated party-spending limits: what changes
The Supreme Court ruled June 30, 2026 that federal limits on political parties’ coordinated expenditures violate the First Amendment. Here’s what changes.
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Scottsdale council race draws more than $250,000 in PAC spending ahead of July 21 primary
Scottsdale AZ – Eight candidates are running for three council seats in the July 21 primary, where official city pages say early voting is already underway and voting locations will be open on Election Day from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Supreme Court strikes down federal caps on coordinated party spending
United States Religion Government and Civil Rights – The Court removed federal limits on coordinated party spending in federal campaigns, setting up a new fight over money before the 2026 midterms.
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Supreme Court strikes down party spending caps before 2026 midterms
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that federal limits on political-party spending coordinated with candidates violate the First Amendment.
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Lea County’s June 25 filing day is over—what Lovington residents should watch next
Thursday, June 25, 2026 closed the filing window for independent, minor-party and write-in candidates in Lea County. Here’s what to check next.