Campaign finance

“Work to overturn the effects of Citizens United”

“Get Dark Money Out of Politics: Money in politics is the root of corruption in Washington, we must work to overturn the Citizens United v. FEC decision that allows for unlimited corporate spending in our elections. Members of Congress should work for the people they represent, not special interest groups.”

“Overturning Citizens United to Ban Unlimited Corporate Cash in Campaigns: The Citizens United decision is a blight that is killing our democracy. Corporations are not people. We need to amend the Constitution to get corporate money out of politics once and for all.”

“End Citizens United’s influence on elections. Overturn Citizens United and reduce the influence of unlimited corporate money in our elections.”

“Pass a constitutional amendment to reverse the Citizens United decision and block unlimited corporate and billionaire spending on campaigns”

“We need to cut that corruption out like a cancer. That means overturning Citizens United to get dark money out of politics, restricting the President’s unlimited pardon power, and rolling back the sweeping immunity that the Supreme Court has given the President. Doing it right will take a Constitutional amendment, and we need to fight to do it right.”

“Repeal Citizens United and take our elections back from the 1%.”

“I’ll fight in Congress to hold people accountable, pass a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United, ban members of Congress from trading stocks, and make sure our government is working for us.”

“Overturning Citizens United and ending the era of unlimited, anonymous money buying our elections.”

“End Citizens United and get corporate and dark money out of politics.”

“I will get big money out of politics by ending Citizens United and putting voters back at the center of our democracy.”

“I’ll back campaign finance reforms that shine a light on dark money and reduce the outsized influence of special interests in Washington.”

“Pass real campaign finance reform so that billionaires can’t buy our elections in order to gain power as unelected officials and enrich themselves.”

“The influence of big money in politics is at the heart of almost every problem our country faces. It’s why Congress refuses to take on Big Pharma, break up corporate monopolies, or act faster on climate change. We need campaigns powered by the people – not billionaires and corporate special interests.”

“Passing the Government by the People Act: Create a small-donor matching system that lifts up grassroots contributors and reduces the power of big money in congressional elections. I led the successful effort to get this done in Evanston. We can and should do it nationwide.”

“End Citizens United’s influence on elections. Overturn Citizens United and reduce the influence of unlimited corporate money in our elections.”

“I take no corporate PAC money. In Congress, I will reject the corrupting influence of money and special interests, and I will always put Iowans first.”

“We must put a stop to this endless cycle by passing tough ethics reform that will force our elected leaders to fight on behalf of their constituents rather than the special interests and donors they currently serve.”

“Repeal Citizens United and take our elections back from the 1%.”

“Overturning Citizens United and ending the era of unlimited, anonymous money buying our elections.”

“I will get big money out of politics by ending Citizens United and putting voters back at the center of our democracy.”

“We need real reform: ban stock trading for members of Congress so they can’t use non-public information to profit on Wall Street, impose a lifetime lobbying ban for former members, and get rid of dark money in politics. Big business and the ultra-wealthy shouldn’t be able to buy influence in Washington.”

“Get Money Out Of Politics”

“Set strict, lower contribution limits to reduce the amount of money an individual can give to a federal campaign. Politics should be a battle of ideas, not of resources, and reducing the amount of money at all levels would help us get back to that.”

“I’ll back campaign finance reforms that shine a light on dark money and reduce the outsized influence of special interests in Washington.”

“Increase transparency to stop “dark money” from influencing campaigns, by requiring full disclosure of all political spending”

“And it means passing the For the People Act framework — automatic voter registration, same-day registration, redistricting reform, and campaign finance disclosure — because that is the package voters actually want and allows the most eligible people to participate in the process.”

“Get Dark Money Out of Politics: Money in politics is the root of corruption in Washington, we must work to overturn the Citizens United v. FEC decision that allows for unlimited corporate spending in our elections. Members of Congress should work for the people they represent, not special interest groups.”

“We need to cut that corruption out like a cancer. That means overturning Citizens United to get dark money out of politics, restricting the President’s unlimited pardon power, and rolling back the sweeping immunity that the Supreme Court has given the President. Doing it right will take a Constitutional amendment, and we need to fight to do it right.”

“It’s time to fix a broken system, get rid of dark money flooding our elections, and stop elected representatives from personally enriching themselves in office.”

“Overturning Citizens United and ending the era of unlimited, anonymous money buying our elections.”

“End Citizens United and get corporate and dark money out of politics.”

“We need real reform: ban stock trading for members of Congress so they can’t use non-public information to profit on Wall Street, impose a lifetime lobbying ban for former members, and get rid of dark money in politics. Big business and the ultra-wealthy shouldn’t be able to buy influence in Washington.”

“Toughening campaign contribution reporting”

“Combating the influence of dark money in politics”

“I'll ban congressional stock trading, get dark money out of politics, and work to restore balance to the courts.”

“Revocar Citizens United y reformar el financiamiento de campañas La decisión de Citizens United de la Corte Suprema abrió las compuertas al dinero ilimitado y anónimo en nuestras elecciones. Lucharé por aprobar la Ley Para el Pueblo, establecer el financiamiento público de elecciones, exigir la divulgación completa de donantes de dinero oscuro y presionar por una enmienda constitucional para dejar claro que las corporaciones no son personas y el dinero no es expresión.”

In Spanish on their site.

“End dark money and restore campaign transparency.”

“Close loopholes for super PACs and nonprofit political spending that allow corporate interests to hide influence.”

“I’m not taking a dime of corporate PAC money, because the only people I’ll answer to are the people of the 9th District. I believe in a democracy where every voice matters equally, not just the ones with the biggest checkbooks.”

“I take no corporate PAC money. In Congress, I will reject the corrupting influence of money and special interests, and I will always put Iowans first.”

“Darializa’s campaign is 100% powered by the people: she will never take money from corporate PACs. Unlike Adriano Espaillat, she won’t take a dime from AIPAC or corporate real estate.”

“Darializa will never take money from corporate PACs, and will fight against monopolies, price gouging, and super PACs.”

“Darializa will never take a dime from corporate PACs.”

“As a candidate for Congress, I don’t take a dime from corporate PACs. As a member of Congress, I will propose legislation to ban corporate PAC donations to federal campaigns.”

“When I think of DC, I think about our anti-corruption plan. We don’t take corporate PAC money. Obviously, we need a stock trading ban. You can’t be trading stocks on information the American people don’t have.”

“No Corporate PAC Money. As a candidate and member of Congress I will reject the influence of special interests.”

“Kentuckians know that corporations and special interests have too much power over Congress. Big corporations push their agenda using politicians they buy off through campaign donations, it is public corruption in plain sight. That is why I have pledged to never take a dime of corporate pac money, so there is no question that I serve my community and my community alone. In Congress, I will fight to ban donations from corporate pacs out right, so Congress starts serving us, not corporate special interests.”

“FACT: Zach Dembo’s campaign has never solicited dark money from shady interests and he is the only candidate in this race who does not take a dime from corporate PACs. Dembo’s campaign does not accept contributions from Reid Hoffman, or anyone implicated in the Epstein files.”

“I haven’t taken a dime from corporate PACs in this race, and I’ll work to ban them outright.”

“Angela refuses corporate PAC and Super PAC money, and she's fighting to abolish Super PACs, overturn Citizens United, and ban utilities and major government contractors from bankrolling the campaigns of the officials who oversee their contracts.”

“Refuse corporate PAC and Super PAC money”

“A people-powered campaign. No corporate PAC money.”

“I have pledged not to take a dime of corporate PAC money.”

“That’s why she’s the only candidate in this race refusing corporate PAC money.”

“I will never take money from corporate PACs. I want to be accountable to the people I represent, not corporations writing checks behind the scenes.”

“I’m the only candidate in this race who refuses corporate PAC money, and I will vote to close these loopholes so everyone pays their fair share into Social Security.”

“Overturning Citizens United to Ban Unlimited Corporate Cash in Campaigns: The Citizens United decision is a blight that is killing our democracy. Corporations are not people. We need to amend the Constitution to get corporate money out of politics once and for all.”

“Co-sponsored legislation to prohibit gas and electric utility companies from making campaign contributions to state and local political candidates.”

“Ban corporate PAC money from politics, period.”

“As a candidate for Congress, I don’t take a dime from corporate PACs. As a member of Congress, I will propose legislation to ban corporate PAC donations to federal campaigns.”

“End Citizens United and get corporate and dark money out of politics.”

“Ban Corporate PAC Donations”

“Kentuckians know that corporations and special interests have too much power over Congress. Big corporations push their agenda using politicians they buy off through campaign donations, it is public corruption in plain sight. That is why I have pledged to never take a dime of corporate pac money, so there is no question that I serve my community and my community alone. In Congress, I will fight to ban donations from corporate pacs out right, so Congress starts serving us, not corporate special interests.”

“When billionaires and corporations can pour unlimited money into campaigns without any transparency or accountability, ordinary voters get drowned out. And to make matters worse, the politicians who directly benefit know who they owe. As your congressman, I’ll introduce an amendment to end the Citizens United decision and get corporations out of our political fundraising system.”

“I am running to end that corruption by banning corporate PAC money, implementing term limits and barring Members of Congress from becoming lobbyists, so Washington finally works for Kentucky, not itself.”

“Ban corporate election spending and get rid of Super PACs by passing a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. Money is not speech, corporations are not people, and the limitless flow of funding into our elections poses a threat to working people’s ability to make government work for us.”

“We need to ban corporate PAC contributions, and in Washington, I’ll continue that fight by pushing for reforms that make government transparent, ethical, and focused on you.”

“Ban Corporate PAC Money”

“I haven’t taken a dime from corporate PACs in this race, and I’ll work to ban them outright.”

“Angela refuses corporate PAC and Super PAC money, and she's fighting to abolish Super PACs, overturn Citizens United, and ban utilities and major government contractors from bankrolling the campaigns of the officials who oversee their contracts.”

“Overturn Citizens United and Ban Corporate PAC Contributions”

“In Congress I’ll fight to overturn Citizens United and permanently ban corporate PAC contributions because the voice of Americans shouldn’t be drowned out by a corporate check.”

“I’ll back campaign finance reforms that shine a light on dark money and reduce the outsized influence of special interests in Washington.”

“Pass real campaign finance reform so that billionaires can’t buy our elections in order to gain power as unelected officials and enrich themselves.”

“As mayor, Daniel has gone up against money and entrenched power to enact desperately-needed campaign finance reform and pass a first-in-the-state Healthy Buildings Ordinance to curb carbon emissions.”

“Demand Real Campaign Finance Reform”

“We need to reform campaign finance so ordinary people can run for office.”

“Revocar Citizens United y reformar el financiamiento de campañas La decisión de Citizens United de la Corte Suprema abrió las compuertas al dinero ilimitado y anónimo en nuestras elecciones. Lucharé por aprobar la Ley Para el Pueblo, establecer el financiamiento público de elecciones, exigir la divulgación completa de donantes de dinero oscuro y presionar por una enmienda constitucional para dejar claro que las corporaciones no son personas y el dinero no es expresión.”

In Spanish on their site.

“When I launched a political campaign, I was shocked at how much money is involved in our electoral process. This is a real problem. I fully support overturning Citizens United and reforming our country’s campaign finance system entirely.”

“Big corporate money has long had far too much sway on government and policy. The floodgates opened by Citizens United fifteen years ago have made that infinitely worse. Fixing our democracy demands doing everything we can to reduce the influence of big money, reform a broken system, and lead by example.”

“Reform Campaign Finance Laws and Get Dark Money out of Politics”

“As a member of Congress, I will fight for campaign finance reform and work to overturn the Citizens United decision that has opened the floodgates of big money. On my first day I will sign on to a constitutional amendment to reduce the ability of special interests to buy our elections and return power to where it belongs, to American citizens. I will co-sponsor the DISCLOSE Act, which would require Super PACs to disclose their biggest donors.”

“Scott supports a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and will fight for real campaign finance reform so elections are decided by voters, not corporations and billionaires.”

“Support small-donor and public financing reforms”

“Passing the Government by the People Act: Create a small-donor matching system that lifts up grassroots contributors and reduces the power of big money in congressional elections. I led the successful effort to get this done in Evanston. We can and should do it nationwide.”

“Revocar Citizens United y reformar el financiamiento de campañas La decisión de Citizens United de la Corte Suprema abrió las compuertas al dinero ilimitado y anónimo en nuestras elecciones. Lucharé por aprobar la Ley Para el Pueblo, establecer el financiamiento público de elecciones, exigir la divulgación completa de donantes de dinero oscuro y presionar por una enmienda constitucional para dejar claro que las corporaciones no son personas y el dinero no es expresión.”

In Spanish on their site.

“We can’t call ourselves a democracy when wealth speaks louder than the people, which is why we have to take back the power of influence by passing term limits, creating a national donor-matching program, banning members of Congress from becoming lobbyists, and outlawing stock trading while in office.”

“Create an effective and fully funded public financing system for political campaigns”

“Publicly Fund Elections and Fix Rigged Election Maps”

“Additionally, it means not accepting campaign money from organizations who don’t support this change, including AIPAC.”

“Darializa’s campaign is 100% powered by the people: she will never take money from corporate PACs. Unlike Adriano Espaillat, she won’t take a dime from AIPAC or corporate real estate.”

“Patty rejects the influence of AIPAC and billionaire-funded super PACs that use money and intimidation to silence criticism of Israeli government policy and manipulate American elections.”

“Fight to get money out of politics, instead of raking in Wall Street, crypto, and AIPAC contributions.”

“My campaign is powered by people, not AIPAC, not super PACs, health insurance PACs, and certainly not corporate PACs like big oil and big pharma. Our elections and our politicians shouldn’t be bought and paid for.”

“That’s why I’ve rejected big PAC money, AIPAC money, and that’s why I’ve created my Anti-Corruption Bill of Rights.”

“Scott has taken the Reject AIPAC pledge and is neither seeking nor accepting support from AIPAC, due to significant policy differences.”

“Darializa will never take money from corporate PACs, and will fight against monopolies, price gouging, and super PACs.”

“Ban super PACs money from our elections”

“Ban corporate election spending and get rid of Super PACs by passing a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. Money is not speech, corporations are not people, and the limitless flow of funding into our elections poses a threat to working people’s ability to make government work for us.”

“I’ll work to ban super PACs and overturn Citizens United, because our democracy should belong to the people, not to whoever writes the biggest check.”

“Abolish Super PACs and end the era of billionaires buying elections.”

“Angela refuses corporate PAC and Super PAC money, and she's fighting to abolish Super PACs, overturn Citizens United, and ban utilities and major government contractors from bankrolling the campaigns of the officials who oversee their contracts.”

“Support legislation to abolish Super PACs by capping their donations at $5,000, the same limit as regular PACs”

“Ban Super PACS”

“Pass a constitutional amendment to reverse the Citizens United decision and block unlimited corporate and billionaire spending on campaigns”

“Sam will overturn Citizens United, lower contribution limits, ban members of Congress from trading stocks, and stop former members from becoming lobbyists.”

“Set strict, lower contribution limits to reduce the amount of money an individual can give to a federal campaign. Politics should be a battle of ideas, not of resources, and reducing the amount of money at all levels would help us get back to that.”

“Support legislation to abolish Super PACs by capping their donations at $5,000, the same limit as regular PACs”

“I support a constitutional amendment, such as the For Our Freedom Amendment, to allow reasonable limits on political spending and restore the ability of Congress and states to regulate campaign finance.”

“End dark money and limit corporate funds in campaigns by requiring full transparency of political spending”

“FACT: Zach Dembo’s campaign has never solicited dark money from shady interests and he is the only candidate in this race who does not take a dime from corporate PACs. Dembo’s campaign does not accept contributions from Reid Hoffman, or anyone implicated in the Epstein files.”

“Patty rejects the influence of AIPAC and billionaire-funded super PACs that use money and intimidation to silence criticism of Israeli government policy and manipulate American elections.”

“Angela refuses corporate PAC and Super PAC money, and she's fighting to abolish Super PACs, overturn Citizens United, and ban utilities and major government contractors from bankrolling the campaigns of the officials who oversee their contracts.”

“Refuse corporate PAC and Super PAC money”

“My campaign is powered by people, not AIPAC, not super PACs, health insurance PACs, and certainly not corporate PACs like big oil and big pharma. Our elections and our politicians shouldn’t be bought and paid for.”

“No dark money group or corporate PAC would ever consider giving me money. And I would never take it.”

“Strengthen Penalties for Breaking Campaign Finance Laws:We need to make sure candidates and elected officials are following the law and cracking down on those who don’t.”

“Strengthen and empower the Federal Elections Commission to regularly audit campaign spending – because members of Congress too often use their campaigns as personal piggy banks to finance luxury travel.”

“Strengthen the Federal Election Commission so it has more power to hold candidates and public officials who break campaign finance laws accountable.”

“Ban family members from being paid by campaigns or official offices”

“Ban the abuse of leadership PACs as a loophole to personal spending”

“Strengthen and empower the Federal Elections Commission to regularly audit campaign spending – because members of Congress too often use their campaigns as personal piggy banks to finance luxury travel.”

“Prohibit lobbyists from fundraising for the members they lobby.”

“Bar lobbyists and corporations from directly or indirectly fundraising for candidates at the federal level, and prevent corporations from contributing or donating to government events or functions”

“Successfully struck down an unconstitutional provision of the Federal Election Campaign Act.”

“This campaign doesn’t take a dime from corporate PACs or lobbyists.”

“I’m self-funding my campaign so that no donor, lobbyist, or special interest will influence me.”

“He is independent of DC insiders and unbought by corporate money.”