Who funded Michigan campaigns? For nearly every legislator, it wasn’t the folks they ran to represent.

A first-ever examination of Michigan legislative donations found that, of the 148 legislators currently serving in Michigan, just two raised a majority of their campaign funding in 2022 from residents within their new districts.

Eric Adams Runs His First General Election TV Ad. It’s Not About Crime.

The Democratic nominee for New York City mayor used the 30-second ad to tell his personal story, stressing his commitment to affordable housing.

Lovely Warren, Troubled Rochester Mayor, to Resign in Plea Deal

Ms. Warren will leave office early as part of a plea deal on campaign finance violations. The deal also resolves gun charges against her.

Eric Adams Rakes in $7.7 Million, With Help From Wealthy Donors

With victory nearly assured, Mr. Adams has amassed a substantial war chest ahead of the general election for New York City mayor. His opponent lags far behind.

Supreme Court to Hear Ted Cruz’s Campaign Finance Challenge

The justices will also consider a dispute over whether Boston was entitled to turn down a private group’s request to raise a Christian flag in front of its City Hall.

Supreme Court to Hear Ted Cruz’s Campaign Finance Challenge

The justices will also consider a dispute over whether Boston was entitled to turn down a private group’s request to raise a Christian flag in front of its City Hall.

Kathy Hochul Aims to Raise $25 Million as Likely Rivals Eye Challenges

Governor Hochul hopes to raise the sum for her primary campaign next year, but her recent — and unexpected — ascension has left her little time to hit that goal.

Mountain of Money Fuels Gavin Newsom’s Surge to Recall Finish Line

The California governor has taken full advantage of the state’s loose financing rules for recall elections, overpowering Republican challengers for whom the cavalry never arrived.

Opinion | Trump Wants Your Money. Again.

The former president pines for his team to mention your name.

Where’s Eric Adams? Meeting Donors, From the Hamptons to the Vineyard.

Mr. Adams, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, is rushing to raise $5 million for the general election in November.

Giuliani Associate Expected to Plead Guilty to Campaign Finance Charge

Igor Fruman had aided Rudolph Giuliani in his effort to dig up dirt on Donald J. Trump’s political rivals.

Hooked on Trump: How the G.O.P. Still Banks on His Brand for Cash

Trump pint glasses. Trump T-shirts. Trump memberships. Six months after the former president left office, his party’s fund-raising success depends heavily on his vaunted name.

William H. Pauley III, Judge in Trump Hush Money Case, Dies at 68

He sentenced Michael D. Cohen to three years in prison for breaking campaign finance laws by helping to buy the silence of two women who said they had affairs with Donald J. Trump.

Four States Start Inquiries Into Recurring Donation Tactics of Both Parties

Letters to WinRed and ActBlue, which process online campaign donations for Republicans and Democrats respectively, ask for documents related to their use of prechecked boxes.

The Russia Inquiry Ended a Democratic Lobbyist’s Career. He Wants It Back.

Tony Podesta turned to art dealing after becoming ensnared in the Trump-Russia scandal. With his friends running Washington, he is eying a return to lobbying.

How Deceptive Campaign Fund-Raising Ensnares Older People

Older Americans, a critical source of political donations, often fall victim to aggressive and misleading digital practices. A broad Times analysis points to the scope of the problem.

They Seemed Like Democratic Activists. They Were Secretly Conservative Spies.

Operatives infiltrated progressive groups across the West to try to manipulate politics and reshape the national electoral map. They targeted moderate Republicans, too — anyone seen as threats to hard-line conservatives.

Opinion | OMG, It’s Back to the Voting Booth

No rest for the citizens.

Who Are the Billionaires’ Picks for New York Mayor? Follow the Money.

Ultrawealthy donors have given $16 million to super PACs dedicated to the New York City mayor’s race. Half of that money has gone to three moderate candidates.