Introduction: Kathleen Carroll
The early returns are in, and it’s clear that more money will wash through the nation’s politics than ever before during the 2016 election. The effects of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United continue to evolve, increasing the challenges of tracking who is giving to candidates and how the money donated is spent. The effects aren’t just felt in the race for president, either, but have trickled down to elections at the state and local level. We’ll review the state of play in campaign finance and, with the panel, offer strategies to help follow the money all the way to Election Day.
