campaign finance

DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries

The American Conservative Fund spent more than $9.3 million backing Alabama candidates ahead of the state’s next gambling debate.

Bill Britt

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May 26, 2026

Opinion

Alabama’s antiquated approach to gambling is killing it

Gambling is a business operated by professional, respected businesspeople. It's time Alabama citizens came to terms with that.

Josh Moon

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May 15, 2026

Analysis

Donations tied to business network surround Cullman power structure

APR review finds roughly $90,000 from Dewani-linked entities flowed into campaigns tied to Cullman County law enforcement leadership.

Bill Britt

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May 14, 2026

Simpson campaign accuses Alabama Values PAC of defamatory attacks

Legal threat escalates scrutiny surrounding the PAC’s coordinated attacks on Republican lawmakers tied to gaming legislation.

Bill Britt

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May 13, 2026

McCaney pledged no dark money before sharing attack ad

Campaign finance records show overlapping payments among Alabama Values PAC, Farm PAC and an obscure Wyoming firm tied to GOP attacks.

Bill Britt

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May 8, 2026

Alabama AG race escalates as PAC money questions intensify

Republican infighting, hidden political money and questions about leadership dominate another volatile week across Alabama politics.

May 4, 2026

Campaign filings reveal hidden network behind Alabama attack mailers

Records traced the attacks through a Virginia donor, an Alabama PAC and a Wyoming firm, while the original financiers remained obscured.

Bill Britt

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May 1, 2026

When money decides elections before voters do

Primary elections are where power is decided, often by hidden money, leaving voters reacting to outcomes already shaped behind closed doors.

April 30, 2026

Alabama voters are being targeted by voices they can’t see

Coordinated political attacks with hidden funding are reshaping Alabama elections, raising questions about transparency, trust and who truly controls power.

April 27, 2026