It is as it says: I decided to do a special New Jersey-only edition because some of you generously gave me money when I asked. (Thanks for that.) Let's start with some housekeeping. First, I’m not covering the House primaries in the 10th and 11th districts
I was hoping I wouldn't have to write this one, but the past month has made it clear to me that I do. Primary School is closing down, effective immediately; I no longer have the time to manage it due to the increasing demands of my personal and
The FEC roundup and this week's regular issue are, indeed, on their way—but first, I have an extra bit of content for you real campaign finance sickos. I'm pretty sure I'm the only person who reads New Jersey campaign finance reports in detail,
Issue 19 October 14, 2025 DC-AL (correction) Last week, I incorrectly listed DC Shadow Rep. Oye Owolewa as a candidate for DC’s lone nonvoting delegate seat in the House of Representatives (not to be confused with the shadow representative, who is essentially an elected lobbyist for statehood.) Owolewa
Issue 18 October 6, 2025 CA-32 A correction from my last issue: Jake Rakov, a former aide to Rep. Brad Sherman, ended his challenge to his old boss after California’s redistricting referendum made the ballot back in September. DC-AL Two more candidates have piled in to the
Issue 17 October 1, 2025 Apologies again for the delay in getting this issue out. One day I'll eventually budget the correct amount of time. Also, like last week, I'm still raising money for New Jersey Democratic Assembly candidates who will put the money to good
Issue 16 September 22, 2025 First, while I have you, I'm raising money for New Jersey Democratic candidates who are actually putting their money to good use—canvassing to turn out lower-propensity Democratic voters and persuade swing voters, with 60% of the money going directly to contest
Issue 15 September 8, 2025 Hi everyone! It turns out I've had COVID this whole week, but I'm on the mend and feeling much better now. Included at the end of this week's issue is a preview of the first round of Boston'
Issue 14 September 3, 2025 Apologies for the delay in getting this week's issue out: I did intend to hold it until Tuesday in observance of Labor Day, and then starting on Monday night and continuing through Tuesday I got very, very sick with some sort of respiratory
Issue 13 August 26, 2025 IL-02 The Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC has endorsed state Sen. Robert Peters, as the Chicagoan and democratic socialist continues to amass a formidable campaign to succeed outgoing Rep. Robin Kelly. (Peters is already backed by Bernie Sanders, Cook County Board chair and powerful South
Issue 12 August 18, 2025 CA-Gov According to a new Emerson College poll, with former Vice President Kamala Harris and Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis both freshly out of the race, it’s now former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter’s race to lose. Porter’s 18% support is enough
Issue 11 August 12, 2025 I apologize for the failure to get last week's issue and preview out; life happened, and doing this completely solo means that that can derail everything. Back to the grind, though. Results Detroit Detroit’s mayoral race was a blowout for Council President