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For Republicans eying Supervisor Dave Roberts’ seat, cash is key
As the GOP field forms, political experts say the race to take on San Diego County’s District 3 supervisor should draw major money. Read More »
Carl DeMaio’s super PAC shuts down
Former GOP congressional candidate Carl DeMaio has shut down his super PAC less than four months after starting it. DeMaio says the PAC's work will be done through an existing group. Read More »
San Diego County to upgrade system for tracking campaign donations
San Diego County's system for processing political candidates' campaign finance reports is getting a major upgrade that should make it much easier for the public to follow the money. Read More »
Peters narrowly leads DeMaio in 52nd Congressional District money race
With less than three weeks to go before Election Day, incumbent Rep. Scott Peters holds a narrow financial advantage over GOP challenger Carl DeMaio in the race for California's 52nd Congressional District. Read More »
San Diego’s Ethics Commission votes to rein in independent committees
Completing a months-long process, San Diego's Ethics Commission voted to send a proposal to rein in well-heeled independent committees to the City Council. Read More »
Developer money follows circuitous route to San Diego county supervisor’s race
A handful of development companies and real estate interests have contributed at least $100,000 to the political action committee of the San Diego county Deputy Sheriffs' Association at the same time the PAC has run an advertising campaign to boost Supervisor Bill Horn. Read More »
Learning to follow the money in the 2014 midterm elections, part II
How to follow the huge sums of money expected to be spent in the 2014 midterm elections. Read More »
Learning to follow the money in the 2014 midterm elections, part I
How to follow the huge sums of money expected to be spent in the 2014 midterm elections. Read More »
Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation drops $82,000 into San Diego DA’s race
While District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis' fundraising trails that of her main opponent, Bob Brewer, she recently received a big boost from an influential local Indian tribe. Read More »