Donations made to political groups or candidates must be disclosed under state law for greater transparency in elections. While Congress created the Federal Election Commission to oversee federal elections in 1974, each state is left to regulate its local elections.
Top first-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cicilline Committee | David N. Cicilline | $73,709 |
| Annie Kuster Victory Fund | Ann McLane Kuster | $25,500 |
| Whitehouse for Senate | Sheldon Whitehouse | $23,686 |
| Lancia for Congress | Bob Lancia | $7,250 |
| The Waters Committee | Allen Waters | $1,500 |
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