‘They Have the Money. We Have the People.’
The Working Families Party is challenging the influence of money in San Francisco politics by building power through organized people, and urging volunteers to get involved in the fight for democracy.
AI Could Empower Insurgent Candidates in 2026 Elections — While Raising New Risks of Deepfakes and Disinformation
Artificial Intelligence is transforming American elections by lowering the cost of campaign messaging, potentially allowing insurgent or underfunded candidates to compete with well-financed incumbents, while also introducing risks such as deepfakes and anonymous disinformation.
Soros-Backed PAC Spending Reshapes District Attorney Races Nationwide
George Soros-backed PAC spent $384,000 in the 2022 Cumberland County district attorney race, influencing the outcome and raising questions about the role of outside spending in shaping the criminal justice system.
Committee Approves Bill to Limit Donations in School, Special District Elections
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Legislation advanced from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would place…
Commentary: Measure H Made Huge Mistakes, Messaging Was a Problem, but It Was Always Going to Be Expensive
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Last week, I argued in my column that…
Commentary: Bottom Line… Measure J Campaigns Are Expensive
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Alan Pryor on Monday had an interesting revelation—Measure…
Guest Commentary: Yes on H Spent Nearly $1 Million to Less than $69,000 for the Opposition
Yes on Measure H Committee Total Expenditures and Accrued Expenses Approach $1 Million vs Less than $69,000…
A Look at the Yolo District Attorney Race Donations
By Robert J. Hansen Nearly $200,000 has been donated to candidates for Yolo County District Attorney from…
Deeper Look at Funders and Organizers of the SF DA Recall Effort
By Elina Lingappa SAN FRANCISCO, CA – To no surprise, the recall of San Francisco…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Measure R Threatened By Its Most Loyal Supporters
During the Nishi and WDAAC (West Davis Active Adult Community) campaigns, we pointed out that Measure R…
Guest Commentary: Laundered Campaign Contributions Appear to Have Been Made to the Yes on Measure L Campaign
by Alan Pryor In previous articles pertaining to the financial disclosures of the Yes on Measure L/West…
Sunday Commentary: Developer Money in the Race – but Not Pervasive
A few weeks ago, the No on Nishi campaign, put out a Facebook-sponsored ad, with the lead:…
My View: Carson Now Dominating the Field on Campaign Donations
The Battle is On for Second in Cash Raised Among Deos, Bryan, Partida and Possibly Guenther It…
Challenger Bob Poppenga Holds Commanding Fundraising Edge
In a race against two incumbents, the challenger is leading the way, at least on the money…
Yes on Measure A Has Huge Monetary Advantage
The Yes on Measure A campaign has raised over $300,000 to date, according to a Form 460…
Sunday Commentary II: The Need For Transparency Underlies the Problem of Money in Politics
In this country, we recognize the difference between a citizen who is exercising their First Amendment right…
Analysis: Close Money Race in 4th AD, Saylor with Most on Hand
If Davis Mayor Dan Wolk is the front runner in the race, it is not completely obvious…