Episode 694: An Estimated $15.9 Billion was Spent in the 2024 Election Cycle, and 50% of It Came from the Top 1% of Special Interest Donors
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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Jan. 14, 2025
An Estimated $15.9 Billion was Spent in the 2024 Election Cycle, but 50% of It Came from the Top 1% of Special Interest Donors
As we approach the 15th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s fateful Citizens United decision, we consider the estimated $15.9 billion dollars spent in the 2024 campaign. That’s a lot of special interest influence.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Open Secrets - Total 2024 election spending projected to exceed previous record
Campaign Legal Center - EVENT Jan. 16 - 15 Years of Citizens United: How Big Money Dominated the 2024 Election
AdImpact - Download AdImpact’s 2024 Political Spending Projections Report
Brennan Center for Justice - Online Political Spending in 2024
Groups Taking Action:
Issue One, End Citizens United, Represent.Us, Public Citizen
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:
U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
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