Voting begins for 2020 presidential election in Coral Springs, Florida

How Cleta Mitchell and Allies Attacked a Bipartisan Anti-Voter Fraud Tool in North Carolina and Florida

Investigation

November 14 2023

Investigation Series

Behind the Dark Money Attack on Voting Rights

Behind The Dark Money Attack on Voting Rights

Investigation

Meet "Eagle AI," the Cleta Mitchell-Backed MAGA Mass Voter Challenge Program

The former Trump attorney and her network of election conspiracy theorists are backing a dark money effort to generate thinly-sourced voter challenges with a few clicks.

Aug 17, 2023

Investigation

Cleta Mitchell's "Election Integrity Network" and Its Attack on Voting Rights

After recruiting thousands of election workers and poll watchers in the 2022 cycle, "Election Integrity Network" coalitions are now mobilizing far-right activists to advance restrictive voting policies in key states.

May 8, 2023

Investigation

The Foundation for Government Accountability's Attack on Voting Rights

The Foundation for Government Accountability and its advocacy arm, the Opportunity Solutions Project, have emerged as key drivers of state policies that undermine the freedom to vote.

May 8, 2023

Investigation

Heritage Action's Attack on Voting Rights

Heritage Action is spending tens of millions of dollars pushing for restrictive state voting laws by hiring lobbyists, mobilizing state-based activists, and running TV and digital media campaigns.

May 8, 2023

Investigation

The Honest Elections Project's Attack on Voting Rights

The Honest Elections Project was founded in early 2020 to promote restrictive voting laws, and is closely associated with Leonard Leo, who was recently given control of $1.6 billion to fuel his far-right political agenda.

May 8, 2023

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Charles Koch speaks in his office at Koch Industries in Wichita, Kansas. May 22, 2012.

Reporting

‘Get the Right Cases to the Supreme Court’: Inside Charles Koch’s Network

IN PARTNERSHIP with

Nov 7, 2023|By Ed Pilkington & Nick Surgey

Supporters and opponents of a GOP-backed measure that would make it harder to amend the Ohio constitution packed the statehouse rotunda Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio ahead of the politically fractured Ohio House's vote.

Reporting

Billionaire-Funded Group Driving Effort to Erode Democracy in Key US States

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Jun 23, 2023|By Brendan Fischer

Voters cast their ballots for the general election at Victory Houston polling station, one of the Harris County's 24-hour locations, in Houston, on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020

Reporting

Dark Money Groups Push Election Denialism on US State Officials

IN PARTNERSHIP with

Apr 5, 2023|By Ed Pilkington & Jamie Corey

DES MOINES, IOWA - MARCH 10: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to Iowa voters on March 10, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Reporting

DeSantis Privately Called For Google To Be “Broken Up”

Democracy

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Mar 21, 2023|By Andy Kroll & Nick Surgey

Illustration by Sébastien Thibault for Documented

Reporting

Inside the “Private and Confidential” Conservative Group That Promises to “Crush Liberal Dominance”

Democracy

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Mar 9, 2023|By Andy Kroll & Andrea Bernstein & Nick Surgey

Swamp Dollars

An archive of political fundraisers.

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Jobs and Growth PAC February 2024 Event in Louisiana

Date: February 23, 2024

Fundraiser

Dave McCormick December 2023 Event in Florida

Office: U.S. Senate State: Pennsylvania Date: December 14, 2023

Fundraiser

Dave McCormick December 2023 Event in California

Office: U.S. Senate State: Pennsylvania Date: December 13, 2023

Fundraiser

Dave McCormick December 2023 Event in Texas

Office: U.S. Senate State: Pennsylvania Date: December 12, 2023

Fundraiser

Dave McCormick December 2023 Event in Texas with Karl Rove

Office: U.S. Senate State: Pennsylvania Date: December 12, 2023

Fundraiser

Ron DeSantis December 2023 Reception in Tennessee

Office: President Date: December 11, 2023

Fundraiser

Ron DeSantis December 2023 Luncheon in Tennessee

Office: President Date: December 11, 2023

Fundraiser

Kentucky Republican House Majority December 2023 Event

Office: State Assembly State: Kentucky Date: December 7, 2023

Fundraiser

John Carter December 2023 Private Lunch in DC

Office: U.S. House State: Texas Date: December 6, 2023

Fundraiser

John Carter December 2023 Holiday Party in DC

Office: U.S. House State: Texas Date: December 6, 2023

Document

Mike Johnson Listed in Newly Uncovered 2012 Membership Directory From the Council for National Policy

The internal CNP directory lists the group's members in July 2012. Along with Johnson, the list included conservative activist Ginni Thomas, Eugene B. Meyer and Leonard Leo of the Federalist Society, and Alan Sears and other leaders from Alliance Defending Freedom.

Illustration by Joe Magee for Documented

Investigation Series

The State Financial Officers Foundation: A New Front in the Dark Money Attack on Climate Policy

Investigation

State Attorneys General Join Anti-ESG Effort, Amid Growing Backlash

State Financial Officers Foundation

Dark money groups pushing an attack on "woke" capitalism are now enlisting state attorneys general into the effort.

Jul 7, 2023

Investigation

Dark Money Group Weaponizes State Treasurers in Attacks on Climate Policy

State Financial Officers Foundation

The State Financial Officers Foundation has emerged as a key coordinator of opposition to climate action in the financial sector.

Aug 5, 2022

Document

SFOF President Passes Along Opposition Research on Organization "For The Long Term"

In a March 2022 email SFOF President Derek Kreifels passes along opposition information on Democratic and climate-focused rival treasurer group called "For the Long Term."

Aug 5, 2022

Document

SFOF July 2021 Salt Lake City Meeting Agenda

Agenda for SFOF's meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah held in conjunction with the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)

Aug 5, 2022

Investigation

Internal Documents Shed Light on SFOF's Attack on Climate Policy

State Financial Officers Foundation

Never before published materials, including meeting agendas, internal communications and advocacy letters, pull back the curtain on a little-known, yet highly influential organization of state financial officers coordinating an attack on climate financing.

Aug 5, 2022

Document

December 2021 Heritage Foundation Follows up on Utah ESG Call

Email correspondence with Heritage Foundation and the Utah State Treasurer's office.

Aug 5, 2022

Video

Leaked Recording of Koch Network Internal Staff Town Hall on Its Legal Strategy to Undermine the Administrative State

On the recording, Stand Together's Jorge Lima described the new 6-3 court as providing a huge “landscape opportunity, particularly on the administrative state. We’re doubling down on this strategy.”

“Every dog has its day, and it’s a big day for the administrative state," said Lima.