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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Dungeons, dragons and democratic socialists: a leftist fundraiser in Hollywood

Dressed in witch hats and long green robes, and bathed in spooky red light, six far-left candidates in the Los Angeles municipal elections June 2 played an election-themed Dungeons & Dragons game at the Fonda Theatre before 400 people. The event, starring candidates endorsed by the L.A. chapter of Democratic Socialists of America, raised $30,000 in campaign contributions - small change compared to the millions of dollars hauled in at the star-studded fundraisers Los Angeles is famous for.
Games
NYC politics
fromGothamist
6 days ago

The candidate trying to fight past the boys club vying for retiring Rep. Nadler's seat

Nina Schwalbe, a public health professional with deep district roots, seeks the Democratic nomination despite limited fundraising and infrastructure, arguing for democracy, safety, and basic services.
fromGothamist
1 week ago

In NJ's most crowded Democratic primary, liberals fight to own the progressive vote

No one opened the door when Adam Hamawy rang the bell of a Trenton row house while campaigning for Congress in the city's historic Mill Hill district. Instead, a young man opened a third-floor window and poked his head out. "Have you voted yet? Or are you going to vote soon?" Hamawy shouted up into the May afternoon sunshine. The man replied with a no. "The election is on June 2. And I'm running so that we are funding healthcare, not bombs. We all want healthcare, right?" asked Hamawy, a surgeon by trade. The man agreed. "So will you vote for me?" Hamawy asked. The man said he would look at the pamphlet stuck in his front door.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Spencer Pratt's unlikely journey from reality TV villain to L.A. mayoral candidate

Los Angeles voters watched as wildfire destroyed thousands of homes. They mourned the loss of entertainment industry jobs and despaired over homeless people living in squalor. Now, a former reality television villain who lost his home in the Palisades fire is using his Hollywood savvy, social media skills and his innate rage to harness those emotions, emerging as an unexpected and polarizing contender in the mayor's race.
SF politics
#los-angeles-mayoral-race
Los Angeles
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

He's a character: LA mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt nabs nod from Trump

Donald Trump endorsed Spencer Pratt for Los Angeles mayor, praising his prospects while attacking California’s voting system as rigged.
Los Angeles
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

He's a character: LA mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt nabs nod from Trump

Donald Trump endorsed Spencer Pratt for Los Angeles mayor, praising his prospects while attacking California’s voting system as rigged.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Sailor Moon, Pokemon GO, and lots of door-knocking: Natalie Gee on the campaign trail

June 2 election in District 4 is only a step toward November, with fundraising strength and voter support shaping the remaining supervisor term and future race.
from48 hills
1 week ago

Pelosi endorses Chan. What does that mean for the Congressional race? - 48 hills

Pelosi appeared at a Chan fundraiser in DC. She allowed Chan to use her photo in campaign ads. And we all knew she would never support Saikat Chakrabarti and wasn't at all pleased with Scott Wiener. The only interesting questions: Why this timing-and what will be the impact on the primary, which is only two weeks away?
SF politics
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

They're Desperate!' Massie Fires Back After Trump Tirade Insists He's Winning

Massie expects to win his Republican primary despite Trump’s attacks and outside billionaire spending, framing the race as a referendum on foreign policy and Israel’s influence.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Attack, Attack, Attack': Trump's Top Midterm Strategist Vows to Lead Onslaught Against Dems

Republicans are preparing for midterms by clearing primaries, building war chests, and exploiting Democratic divisions and spending losses.
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

One S.F. judge candidate is out raising her opponent 5-to-1, boosted by tech exec and cop unions

Phoebe Maffei raised about $150,000 for a San Francisco Superior Court seat, far outpacing Alexandra Pray’s roughly $30,000 in a low-spending judicial race.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 weeks ago

Bass still leads with real estate campaign donations as Pratt attracts Kurt Rappaport, Geoff Palmer

Karen Bass leads in real estate donations for her reelection campaign, raising nearly $126,000, while challenger Spencer Pratt is gaining support but remains behind.
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Defense attorney says DA Rosen used Stanford protester case to solicit campaign donations

Judge Kelley Paul is considering whether to remove District Attorney Jeff Rosen from retrying five activists accused of vandalism, due to allegations of campaign fundraising misconduct.
California
Fundraising
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Rep. Swalwell, candidate for California governor, has an AI side gig

Rep. Eric Swalwell co-founded an AI company called Findraiser that analyzes campaign fundraising data and is used by multiple Democratic campaigns, raising ethics questions about disclosure and potential conflicts of interest.
#political-merchandise
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
US politics

Who in Hillary Clinton's team thought it would be a good idea to capitalise on the Jeffrey Epstein case? | Arwa Mahdawi

Political figures increasingly monetize controversial moments and scandals through merchandise sales, from Trump's mugshot shirts to Clinton's cow-themed hats referencing Epstein testimony.
fromAxios
9 months ago
US politics

Newsom trolls Trump once again with MAGA-style merch, Bibles

Gavin Newsom's campaign sells satirical, pro-Newsom merchandise parodying Trump products to raise donations and troll opponents during redistricting and political conflict.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Who in Hillary Clinton's team thought it would be a good idea to capitalise on the Jeffrey Epstein case? | Arwa Mahdawi

Political figures increasingly monetize controversial moments and scandals through merchandise sales, from Trump's mugshot shirts to Clinton's cow-themed hats referencing Epstein testimony.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Crypto Cash Fuels Democrats' Divide in Illinois Senate Race

Illinois Senate race features competing candidates including Indian American congressman Krishnamoorthi and Black women candidates Stratton and Kelly, with fundraising and polling data showing a competitive contest.
SF politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Illinois Primary Map: Live Election Results

Illinois gubernatorial and Senate primaries feature Pritzker running unopposed as Democrat while Republicans compete, and Durbin's Senate retirement creates competitive Democratic primary between Stratton and Krishnamoorthi.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Democrat and Republican head to Georgia runoff election for Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat US politics live

Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller advance to an April 7 runoff for Georgia's 14th congressional district after a special election, with Harris significantly outraising Fuller despite his Trump endorsement.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Inside the $64 million midterm civil war infuriating Democratic Party leadership

Democratic House primary challengers have raised unprecedented funds, with nearly a dozen incumbents facing better-funded opponents, while many refuse to commit to party leadership.
#matt-mahan
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

James Talarico raises $2.5 million for Texas Senate run after Stephen Colbert drama

James Talarico raised $2.5 million in 24 hours after a reportedly canceled Stephen Colbert interview, boosting momentum in the Texas U.S. Senate race.
fromCalifornia Post
3 months ago

Republican Steve Hilton rockets to lead in California governor's race

Republican Steve Hilton has opened up a surprise lead in the California governors race, according to a new poll. The Fox News contributor and staunch critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom is leading the crowded field, with 17% support, according to the Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics survey. Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP candidate Sheriff Chad Bianco are tied for second at 14%, followed by former Rep. Katie Porter at 10%.
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Lindsey Graham Begs Fox News Viewers for Money Ahead of Midterms: We're Getting Wiped Out'

You can volunteer. You can make phone calls. You can knock on doors. But you can give! I've been out-raised twice in the last two quarters. They're killing us money-wise. I would rather have $10 from a million people than one guy giving me $10 million. Please go to lindseygraham.com tonight and give what you can, and do it every month until the election.
US Elections
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

Follow the money in San Jose's City Council races - San Jose Spotlight

“I'm honored to have received support from so many of my neighbors,” Altwer told San José Spotlight.
US politics
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

James Carville Reveals Which Democrat He'd Back for President in 2028

JB Pritzker has the strongest 2028 Democratic chance based on early fundraising capacity and warm reception from the Black establishment.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Bay Area attorney enters race to replace Swalwell with $1 million war chest

Rakhi Israni, a Fremont lawyer with $1 million raised, is running for the East Bay congressional seat to address housing costs and health care.
California
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

$3 Million Now in the Bank to Support Signature-Gathering Effort for Regional Transit Measure - Streetsblog San Francisco

A regional campaign raised almost $3 million and began signature gathering to qualify a five-county sales tax aimed at preventing Bay Area public transit service cuts.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Embarrassingly Pathetic': Bigoted Florida Republican James Fishback Laughed Out of the Room After Failing to Raise $1,000

James Fishback's campaign raised only $950 in its opening fundraising period, prompting widespread ridicule and scrutiny.
fromAxios
4 months ago

Exclusive: Platner raises $5 million despite scandals

Pine Tree Results, a super PAC supporting Collins, raised another $5 million in the second half of the year, Axios has learned. The PAC will start the year with $10 million in cash on hand, according to a person familiar with the matter. Zoom in: Democrats view Maine as one of their top pickup opportunities, but the party is deeply divided. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has declared that Mills is the "best candidate" to defeat Collins.
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fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Jeffrey Epstein was invited to Dem fundraising dinner and to 'get to know' Hakeem Jeffries by firm working with 'Brooklyn's Barack'

A 2013 consulting-firm email invited Jeffrey Epstein to a Democratic fundraising dinner and offered an opportunity to get to know Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.
#erik-bottcher
fromwww.amny.com
6 months ago
New York Islanders

Manhattan Council Member Erik Bottcher tells amNewYork he's running for Congress to combat autocracy in America | amNewYork

fromAdvocate.com
7 months ago
New York Knicks

Out NYC Councilman Erik Bottcher files to run for Rep. Jerry Nadler's seat, raises nearly $700k in one day

fromwww.amny.com
6 months ago
New York Islanders

Manhattan Council Member Erik Bottcher tells amNewYork he's running for Congress to combat autocracy in America | amNewYork

fromAdvocate.com
7 months ago
New York Knicks

Out NYC Councilman Erik Bottcher files to run for Rep. Jerry Nadler's seat, raises nearly $700k in one day

#gavin-newsom
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

Virginia AG Candidate Shoves His Fellow Republican Under the Bus in Tweet Promoting Split-Ticket Voting

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares publicly encouraged split-ticket voting, urging voters to choose a Democratic governor while supporting his own Republican re-election.
California
fromThe Mercury News
6 months ago

Gov. Gavin Newsom tells Prop. 50 backers to stop donating: 'We've raised enough'

Supporters should stop donating to the Yes on 50 campaign and instead focus on turning out voters to cast their ballots.
California
fromwww.ocregister.com
6 months ago

Gov. Gavin Newsom tells Prop. 50 backers to stop donating: We've raised enough'

Gov. Gavin Newsom halted fundraising for Proposition 50 after the campaign met its budget goals and urged supporters to focus on voter turnout.
fromtherealdeal.com
7 months ago

Real estate heavyweights back Villaraigosa's 2026 governor bid

It was the personal touch that won over Jay Luchs when Antonio Villaraigosa a Democrat making his second run for California governor called to talk about real estate. I respect him for picking up the phone and calling me to talk business personally and it made me interested in supporting him, Luchs, executive vice chairman at Newmark in Los Angeles, said via email. Plus there's the former Los Angeles mayor's stance on Measure ULA, a property tax which is criticized by developers in California for increasing the cost of and slowing the pace of development, despite being intended to fund housing solutions.
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fromThe Mercury News
7 months ago

Elias: Digs at fellow Dems in Harris book suggest she's not running in 2028

Kamala Harris risked alienating powerful Democratic allies by publicly criticizing their actions, endangering crucial fundraising and endorsements for future campaigns.
California
fromThe Mercury News
7 months ago

Santa Clara County assessor race: Four candidates look to replace Larry Stone in November

Santa Clara County voters will choose a new assessor in a special election with four candidates; Measure A sales-tax increase is also on the ballot.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Santa Clara County assessor race: Four candidates look to replace Larry Stone in November

The county is required by its charter to hold a special election instead of appointing a permanent replacement, and Greg Monteverde, who previously was the assistant assessor, is serving in the interim. The assessor race is one of two countywide elections on the Nov. 4 ballot. Voters will also decide whether to approve a five-eighths-of-a-cent sales tax increase to offset the impact of recent federal cuts on the county's budget, which is known as Measure A.
California
New York Knicks
fromHell Gate
7 months ago

Mayoral Spew: Mamdani Rolls Out Some (Spicy) Policy Pledges

Zohran Mamdani leads the mayoral race with strong polling, superior fundraising, and growing policy visibility while Andrew Cuomo lags with limited cash and low activity.
New York City
fromGothamist
7 months ago

Thursday night is ruined! Debate for NYC public advocate is off.

Jumaane Williams will not take part in the scheduled public advocate debate because opposing candidates failed to meet the Campaign Finance Board's qualification thresholds.
fromAxios
7 months ago

Scoop: Ex-mayor raises $1.2M to oust 77-year-old Democratic Rep. John Larson in primary

Bronin brought in $1,184,699 between July 30 - when he launched his campaign - and the Sept. 30 quarterly fundraising deadline, information that was first obtained by Axios. The 46-year-old former Hartford mayor's fundraising since the deadline has brought his total for 2025 to over $1.2 million, his campaign said.
US politics
New York Giants
fromwww.amny.com
7 months ago

NYC Mayor's Race: Andrew Cuomo boosts fundraising in wake of Adams' exit, still catching up to Mamdani | amNewYork

Andrew Cuomo's mayoral campaign raised $940,000 recently, with nearly $400,000 coming after Eric Adams withdrew, boosting matching-fund eligibility.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
7 months ago

The Daily Dirt: Real estate remains split on mayoral race

Andrew Cuomo's campaign received a last-minute fundraising push after Mayor Adams withdrew, raising about $80,000 and potentially over $500,000 with public matching funds.
#eric-adams
fromNBC News
7 months ago
New York City

NYC Mayor Eric Adams on whether he'll stay in the race: 'I'll make the right decision for the city'

fromNBC News
7 months ago
New York City

NYC Mayor Eric Adams on whether he'll stay in the race: 'I'll make the right decision for the city'

fromDailycaller
8 months ago

Democrat Drops Out Of Race After Trying To Fundraise Off Hating Charlie Kirk

Running a congressional campaign across a district as large as WI-03 takes significant financial resources,
US politics
fromNews 12 - Default
8 months ago

Ask the Mayor: Eric Adams on what a Zohran Mamdani administration might look like and much more

It's not on my schedule. I have a slew of other meetings with a group of various dignitaries. I have really been focusing on the continent of Africa and seeing how we can build better relationships and trade. I have a great job and I want to continue that job. Voters make that decision so those hypotheticals don't exist with me.
New York City
#new-york-politics
US politics
fromSan Jose Inside
8 months ago

Newsom Races to Rich Donors for Support in Redrawing Congressional District Maps

Democratic and Republican donors plan to raise up to $200 million in two months to influence a California ballot fight that could shape House control.
California
fromThe Mercury News
9 months ago

What's next for California redistricting? An expensive election

California voters will decide on Proposition 50 in a Nov. 4 special election determining partisan congressional maps to counter GOP mid-decade redistricting efforts.
US politics
fromwww.dailynews.com
9 months ago

What's next for California redistricting? An expensive election

California voters will decide Proposition 50 on Nov. 4 to adopt new partisan congressional maps aimed at countering mid-decade redistricting in other states.
fromwww.amny.com
9 months ago

NYC Mayor's Race: Mamdani posts strong general election fundraising haul, while Cuomo and Adams lag behind | amNewYork

I'm thankful for the support of New Yorkers and for the fact that we continue to show that we are the choice of people across the five boroughs,
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California
fromThe Mercury News
9 months ago

Latest line: A good week for Katie Porter, a bad week for Eleni Kounalakis

Katie Porter leads in the 2026 governor's race after Harris withdraws, while Kounalakis drops out to run for state treasurer.
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