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What if your vote mattered less than a millionaire’s donation? In every election cycle, billions of dollars flow into campaign war chests but what does that mean? Let’s follow the money and see who is truly influencing our elections. Money plays a powerful role in shaping electoral outcomes and public policy in democratic systems. In the United States, campaign funding has become increasingly dominated by large donations. This is because in 2010, Citizens United v. FEC decision opened the doors for unlimited independent political spending, sparking widespread concerns about fairness, transparency, and the influence of wealthy donors in politics.
Publisher Location
Las Vegas (Nev.)
Publication Date
Spring 5-2-2025
Publisher
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Language
English
Controlled Subject
Campaign funds--Law and legislation; Politics and government--Influence
Disciplines
Election Law | Finance and Financial Management | Political Science
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514 KB
Recommended Citation
Nabbefeld, Brandon, "The Role of Money in Elections" (2025). Undergraduate Research Symposium Posters. 255.
https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/durep_posters/255
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Mentor: [Rafael Oganesyan]