Campaign Finance
Fundraising in federal races near $2 billion in 2011
Presidential and congressional candidates plus the political forces behind them raised nearly $1.9 billion last year, according to a report released today by the Federal Election Commission.
Date: 05/01/2012 | The Petri Dish
FCC wants TV stations to post political ad info online
The three-member Federal Communication Commission acted today to make it easier to find out how much candidates are spending on television ads in the biggest media markets, including Seattle.
Date: 04/27/2012 | The Petri Dish
AFL-CIO Super PAC to focus on voter turnout
WASHINGTON -- The AFL-CIO's new "super" political action committee won't spend much on television ads, but will focus instead on mobilizing thousands of union and nonunion voters, officials at the labor federation said Thursday.
Date: 04/13/2012 | Business
State elections agency may investigate Aaron Reardon but will wait for State Patrol report
EVERETT -- The state Public Disclosure Commission may launch its own investigation of Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon's campaign activities once state troopers wrap up their criminal probe.
Date: 03/01/2012 | Local News
Ex-Sen. Dave Schmidt to pay $10,000 fine to settle allegations he misspent campaign funds
OLYMPIA -- Former state Sen. Dave Schmidt ended his dispute with the state Public Disclosure Commission Thursday by agreeing to a $10,000 fine to settle allegations he improperly pocketed tens of thousands of dollars following his unsuccessful 2006 re-election campaign.
Date: 02/24/2012 | Local News
Former senator Dave Schmidt may face big fine
OLYMPIA -- It took former state Sen. Dave Schmidt of Edmonds four years to explain how he spent tens of thousands of dollars during and after his unsuccessful re-election campaign in 2006.It took another year for the state's campaign watchdog to sort through the explanations.
Date: 12/07/2011 | Local News
Local campaign contributions revisited
Need to Know on Sunday focused on the high-roller campaign contributors in Snohomish County's most-contested election races this year.
Date: 11/25/2011 | Need to Know
Race between Reardon, Hope has been a money magnet
Though votes won't be counted until tonight, there's already a clear winner in the Snohomish County executive's race.It's the people who make a living from television ads, mailers and consulting services.
Date: 11/08/2011 | Local News
Political newcomer challenges Ron Gipson for Everett council seat
EVERETT -- Incumbent Ron Gipson said he brings a working-class voice to the City Council.Political newcomer June Robinson said she has a good handle on the social and economic needs of the community and could bring her professional skill set to the council.
Date: 10/18/2011 | Local News
Long ties to billionaire Koch brothers key to Cain's campaign
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain has cast himself as the outsider, the pizza magnate with real-world experience who will bring fresh ideas to the nation's capital. But Cain's economic ideas, support and organization have close ties to two billionaire brothers who...
Date: 10/16/2011 | Nation & World
Hard-hit Obama donors still opening wallets
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama has shored up support from mid-level donors in some of the most economically distraught areas of the country, even as his Republican challengers have made jobs a central issue heading into next year's election.
Date: 10/16/2011 | Nation & World
Most of Reardon's campaign funds come from King County
As the November general election draws nearer, a few things stand out about the bankrolls built up by the two men who hope to be Snohomish County executive come January.
Date: 09/23/2011 | Need to Know
Labor, activists to rally when president visits Seattle on Sunday
SEATTLE -- Labor unions, retirees and activists say they want to make sure President Barack Obama hears from Seattle when he visits Sunday.They plan hold a loud protest rally outside the Paramount Theater while the president is inside at a fundraising luncheon.
Date: 09/20/2011 | Northwest
State agency clears Mike Hope, dismissing campaign disclosure complaints
OLYMPIA -- The state Public Disclosure Commission voted unanimously Thursday to dismiss two campaign finance complaints against state Rep. Mike Hope.
Date: 08/25/2011 | Local News
Texas millionaires, billionaires help fuel Rick Perry's rise
AUSTIN, Texas — En route to becoming Texas' longest-serving governor, Rick Perry has forged a network of reliable big-money donors who could help fuel a Perry presidential bid and would be in position to exert expanded influence on the national stage if another Texan lands in the White...
Date: 08/03/2011 | Nation & World
Today's menu: Trifecta of not-so-trivial pursuits
Frustration with its union workforce may be prompting the Boeing Co. to play the South Carolina card again.When the aerospace giant last battled its powerful Machinists at the bargaining table, the firm decided to put a 787 Dreamliner production line in that state.
Date: 07/31/2011 | Local News
Stephen Colbert gets OK to form 'Super PAC'
WASHINGTON — The Federal Election Commission said Thursday that comedian Stephen Colbert can use his TV show's resources to boost his political action committee, but he must disclose some major expenses as in-kind contributions from the show's corporate owners.
Date: 06/30/2011 | Nation & World
Inslee to donate decade-old contribution from Rep. Anthony Weiner
The Washington State Republican Party on Thursday called on U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee, D-Wash., to give back or give away a campaign contribution he received in 2000 from Anthony Weiner, the disgraced New York congressman who resigned the same day.
Date: 06/16/2011 | Local News
John Edwards hid mistress to aid campaign, Feds say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — In May 2007, as John Edwards endured ridicule for his $400 haircut, a wealthy supporter fired off a note to a campaign aide, vowing to privately pay for his hair care and other expenses important to his candidacy.
Date: 06/04/2011 | Nation & World
John Edwards indicted in $925,000 mistress cover-up
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — John Edwards acknowledged he has "done wrong" and hurt others but strongly denied breaking the law after federal prosecutors charged him Friday with using $925,000 in under-the-table campaign contributions to hide his pregnant mistress during his 2008 run for...
Date: 06/03/2011 | Nation & World
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