Federal Election Commission (FEC)
Coverage of Federal Election Commission (FEC) in the Nexus archive.
- Socialist tenant organizer who blasted 'sell-out Democrats' loses Midwest primary
Jordan Herrera won the Democratic primary in Missouri’s 4th Congressional District, defeating socialist candidate Hartzell Gray. Gray, a tenant organizer and radio host, raised significantly more funds but lost to Herrera, a lawyer and Air Force veteran. Gray’s campaign emphasized left-wing policies and criticism of corporate ties to the Democratic Party.
- Blackburn demands dark money group take down AI attack ad
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn is threatening legal action against the American Exceptionalism Institute PAC for an AI-generated attack ad accusing her of accepting bribes to pass legislation. Blackburn demands the ad be removed and AI use disclosed under a new state law, as the PAC has been terminated and has not filed recent disclosures. The ad references a 2016 law Blackburn sponsored, which a joint investigation linked to the opioid epidemic.
- South Carolina GOP race to replace Nancy Mace heads to runoff
The South Carolina GOP primary to replace Nancy Mace will proceed to a runoff on June 23 after Jenny Honeycutt and Mark Smith advanced. Mace, who is running for governor, has not endorsed a successor, and the district has been held by Republicans for most of the past forty years.
- Massie positions himself for potential political future after primary defeat: 'I won't be going away silently'
Rep. Thomas Massie, after losing Kentucky's GOP primary to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, has filed for the 2028 House race and stated he will remain politically active. He claims he won't 'go away silently' and hints at ongoing efforts to counter narratives about his congressional tenure.
- Massie positions himself for potential political future after primary defeat: 'I won't be going away silently'
Rep. Thomas Massie, defeated in Kentucky's GOP primary by Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, is keeping political options open for 2028 and beyond. He filed FEC paperwork to raise funds for future campaigns and denied losing due to election fraud, vowing to remain active in politics. Massie also referenced a 'paid social media campaign' to counter narratives about his tenure.
- Influencer Dan Bilzerian files paperwork to challenge Fine in Florida
Influencer Dan Bilzerian has filed paperwork to challenge Rep. Randy Fine (R) in Florida’s 6th Congressional District as a Republican candidate. The FEC filing links Bilzerian’s address to Lake County Commissioner Anthony Sabatini’s law office address.