May 16, 2008

FPPC tracks primary spending

Want to know how special interests are playing a role in the 26 legislative races coming up in the June 3 primary? Check out the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Web site.

To see the independent expenditure committees that have given money to Senate and Assembly races, click here.

While the same information can be found at the Secretary of State's site, the FPPC’s database consolidates all independent expenditures on a few pages, making it easier for the public to view.

Viewers can find out which candidates are being backed by which special interests. For example, the business community is shelling out big for Democratic candidate Rod Wright in the 25th Senate district race. The Alliance for California's Tomorrow spent over $360,000 in support of Wright's campaign as of Friday, including $45,000 against challenger Assemblyman Mervyn Dymally.

Posted by Judy Lin on May 16, 2008 3:35 PM