Here’s follow-up on a case I’ve previously noted involving Ohio state Rep. John Widowfield. Philip Richter, executive director of the Elections Commission, said the matter will be taken up at the group’s meeting next Thursday. Widowfield has asked that the matter be referred to Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien for a potential misdemeanor charge, which […]
Day: October 16, 2008
NC: Dismissed
In North Carolina, complaints against a Democratic group and a Republican Group were dismissed. The State Board of Elections on Tuesday dismissed all complaints filed against two national party groups seeking to influence the fall elections in North Carolina using sibling organizations. The dismissals came after three hours of hearings by the board about the […]
Arizona: “SCA” Contributions
Charges are flying in Arizona regarding contributions to the Arizona Republican Party. The Arizona Democratic Party is accusing the Arizona Republican Party of “engaging in large-scale campaign finance fraud” by accepting illegal contributions and unlawfully using them to fund attacks on Democratic candidates. Democratic Party Executive Director Maria Weeg today filed a complaint with both […]