Nebraska candidates face an August 3 filing and withdrawal deadline
Nebraska’s 5 p.m. Monday, August 3, deadline affects certain general-election candidates, judicial retention filings, partisan petitions, financial-interest forms and withdrawals.
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias launches campaign for Chicago mayor
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced his campaign for Chicago mayor on Aug. 2, entering the citywide race with nearly $22 million in campaign cash reported in July.
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Aurora council approves ethics ordinance limiting business-linked campaign donations
Aurora City Council approved an ethics ordinance that caps certain campaign donations at $1,500 and broadens disclosure requirements for covered city participants.
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Aurora City Council approves $1,500 cap on donations from businesses doing city business
Aurora City Council approved a comprehensive ethics ordinance July 15, 2026, including a $1,500 cap on campaign donations from businesses or entities doing business with the city.
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Aurora adopts ethics ordinance with $1,500 contractor-donation cap
Aurora City Council approved a comprehensive ethics ordinance July 15, 2026, setting a $1,500 campaign-donation cap for entities doing business with the city and expanding disclosure requirements.
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Maryland political committees faced July 31 pre-general campaign-finance reporting deadline
Political committees participating in Maryland’s 2026 gubernatorial election faced a July 31 deadline for their first pre-general campaign-finance report, an election-administration requirement that includes Baltimore City committees.
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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.