Donations made to political groups or candidates must be disclosed under state law for greater transparency in elections, according to West Virginia's Public Disclosure Commission. While Congress created the Federal Election Commission to oversee federal elections in 1974, each state is left to regulate its local elections. The Government Accountability Office reviews current campaign finance law and makes recommendations for keeping the laws relevant.
Top third-quarter campaign contribution recipients
Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount |
---|---|---|
Capito for West Virginia | Shelley Moore Capito | $204,387 |
Alex Mooney for Congress | Alexander Xavier Mooney | $132,886 |
Kunkel for Congress | Catherine Kunkel | $50,008 |
Carol for Congress | Carol Devine Miller | $28,750 |
West Virginia Republican Party, Inc. | Patrick Morrisey | $25,194 |
McKinley for Congress | David B. Mckinley | $13,000 |
Manchin for West Virginia | Joe Manchin III | $11,110 |
Paula Jean for West Virginia | Paula Jean Swearengin | $9,883 |
Natalie Cline for Congress | Natalie Cline | $2,700 |
Hilary Turner for Congress | Hilary Turner | $772 |
Committee to Elect Richard Ojeda | Richard Neece Senator Ojeda II | $500 |