If a campaign committee files a late report, is the candidate liable? That’s the issue in this New York case. This report has more information. The state Supreme Court’s Appellate Division ruled Tuesday against state Sen.-elect Pedro Espada Jr. and reinstated $61,750 in fines stemming from his unsuccessful run for Bronx borough president. A lower […]
Author: Eric Brown
OH: Attempted False Voter Registration Plea
Kevin Duffy pleaded guilty in an Ohio court to attempted false voter registration, according to this report. The 24-year-old’s attorney says Duffy got “caught up” in the excitement of the election while visiting his sister in Cincinnati. He cast his ballot Oct. 4 during a weeklong period during which new voters could register and immediately […]
Cash Contribution Issue
An alleged cash contribution of $1,000 is making news in Nebraska, per this Omaha World -Herald report. Sen.-elect Mike Johanns said Wednesday he has severed ties with campaign manager Chris Peterson after his longtime aide admitted to mishandling a $1,000 campaign contribution.