Dark money

This Matters with Bill Britt

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

Out-of-state operative tied to attack mailers in Alabama GOP primary

A newly formed PAC traced to a Wisconsin operative has flooded Alabama voters with coordinated attacks.

April 21, 2026

Filings link McKee PAC to out-of-state network, tied to donors facing charges

Federal filings show McKee-supporting PAC funded by interconnected out-of-state committees, including one linked to a nondisclosing nonprofit organization.

April 20, 2026

Robertson touts fundraising lead as Mitchell counters with in-state donor strength

Candidates promote competing financial narratives as endorsements, donor origins and campaign messaging define an increasingly competitive Republican primary contest.

February 5, 2026

Ad blitz targets BCBS amid Jackson Hospital lawsuit

A newly formed group is spending heavily on TV ads as Jackson Hospital’s bankruptcy and lawsuit against Blue Cross move forward.

December 24, 2025

Tuberville’s eligibility crisis, dark money surge and Jones wildcard

This week’s The V analyzes Tuberville’s residency challenge, a possible Doug Jones run and new dark money shaping Alabama’s political landscape.

November 17, 2025

More dark money for Robertson in AG’s race

Another dark money nonprofit dumped a major donation into Robertson's account.

November 10, 2025

Jay Mitchell urges Katherine Robertson to return “dark money”

Jay Mitchell urged Katherine Robertson to return donations to her attorney general campaign, which he labeled dark money, abortion-linked and gambling-related

September 25, 2025

Dark money empire targets Alabama in a national battle to rule the law

Leonard Leo’s billion-dollar network fuels Alabama’s AG race, part of a nationwide drive to dominate courts and rule the law.

September 2, 2025