Albert Serna Jr

Oct 31, 2024 | tucsonsentinel.com | Albert Serna Jr

OpenSecrets This year, voters in 41 states decide on 159 statewide ballot measures with issues ranging from abortion and marijuana to changing election procedures and regulating affordable housing. Committees supporting or opposing those ballot measures raised more than $417 million combined as of Oct. 28.

Oct 30, 2024 | opensecrets.org | Albert Serna Jr

This year, voters in 41 states decide on 159 statewide ballot measures with issues ranging from abortion and marijuana to changing election procedures and regulating affordable housing, Committees supporting or opposing those ballot measures raised more than $417 million combined as of Oct. 28. While each state has different regulations governing how measures are put on the ballot, money is still needed to get voters’ attention.

Aug 19, 2024 | opensecrets.org | Albert Serna Jr

Contributions from “guardian angel” megadonors totaled about $196 million between the start of the 2023-2024 election cycle through June 30 — a total expected to grow even more as the November election approaches. Of the 31 donors who are considered guardian angels, a term for big donors who supply 40% or more of a committee’s funds and are a political group’s top contributor, 19 supported conservative candidates while eight contributed to liberal-leaning groups.

Jul 26, 2024 | opensecrets.org | Albert Serna Jr

A new political action committee is stomping the runway, bringing together some of the biggest names in drag to push back against anti-LGBTQ legislation and politicians. Through a flurry of social media posts on platforms like Instagram, TikTok and X, the PAC has begun a campaign to raise funds ahead of the November election. Aptly named Drag PAC, the committee was officially formed in March 2024 Federal Election Commission filings show.

Jul 9, 2024 | salisburypost.com | Albert Serna Jr

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, July 9, 2024 By Albert Serna Jr.NC NewslineThroughout Pride Month, it has become increasingly common for corporations to adorn their websites in rainbow flags, espouse their support for LGBTQ+ rights and try to win over a community that has historically been stereotyped as having a disposable income. But some of those companies still steer big money to groups and politicians who oppose LGBTQ+ rights.