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 first-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capito for West Virginia | Shelley Moore Capito | $279,890 |
| Alex Mooney for Congress | Alexander Xavier Mooney | $96,003 |
| Paula Jean for West Virginia | Paula Jean Swearengin | $43,795 |
| Kunkel for Congress | Catherine Kunkel | $43,512 |
| Carol for Congress | Carol Devine Miller | $43,400 |
| Manchin for West Virginia | Joe Manchin III | $24,625 |
| Ojeda for Senate | Richard Ojeda | $13,900 |
| McKinley for Congress | David B. Mckinley | $13,395 |
| Hilary Turner for Congress | Hilary Turner | $8,336 |
| The Committee to Elect Paul E. Davis | Paul E. Davis | $7,499 |
| Natalie Cline for Congress | Natalie Cline | $7,000 |
| West Virginia Republican Party, Inc. | Patrick Morrisey | $6,690 |
| Friends of Matthew Hahn | Matthew Abner Hahn | $4,920 |
| Don Blankenship for President | Don Blankenship | $970 |
| Campaign to Elect Allen Whitt for US Senate Inc. | Larry Allen Whitt II | $750 |
| Charles Anthony for Congress | Charles Anthony | $239 |
ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY
Alex Mooney for Congress• Natalie Cline for Congress• Charles Anthony for Congress• Ojeda for Senate• Friends of Matthew Hahn• McKinley for Congress• Don Blankenship for President• Manchin for West Virginia• Capito for West Virginia• West Virginia Republican Party, Inc.• Campaign to Elect Allen Whitt for Us Senate Inc.• Carol for Congress• The Committee To Elect Paul E. Davis• Kunkel for Congress• Paula Jean for West Virginia• Hilary Turner for Congress
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