Political Campaigns

The Midwest Newsroom analyzed the funders behind high-profile proposed ballot measures and the amount they’re spending. Abortion and sports betting campaigns are the leading targets for out-of-state money.

Voters’ complicated relationship with the truth is impacting the way campaigns and candidates tailor their messaging, according to Lincoln Land Community College's Natasha Casey.

Wildwood-based Torch Electronics, which is accused of operating illegal gambling machines in Missouri, made six $40,000 donations this week to a constellation of political action committees run by its lobbyist, former House speaker Steve Tilley.

In the midst of this political season, there’s another campaign underway in St. Louis. But it’s not on the ballot for the midterm election.It’s the…

Earlier this month, the spotlight was cast on the brand new nonprofit called A New Missouri Inc. Formed by Gov. Eric Greitens’ campaign treasurer, the…

If you think you’re being bombarded with TV ads for Missouri’s governor’s contest, you’re right. The Missouri governor’s race is the top state-level…

On Thursday, the Associated Press reported that the same day Democratic Governor Jay Nixon decried large donations in his State of the State speech, he…

State records show that Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon received a $10,000 donation from a firm with a state contract on the same day that he publicly decried big…

All of the money given by small donors in the 2012 presidential race was matched by only 32 billionaires and corporations, according to a report released…

It’s estimated that TV stations’ political ad revenues were around $2.6 billion last year – a 68 percent increase from just 4 years ago.This was the first…