Dark Money in Politics

News & Observations

Monday, October 26, 2026 - 5 minutes

Whether a newly seated U.S. Congress will pass major legislation to address dark money and corruption depends on partisan control and consensus. While certain Democrats and independent reform advocates prioritize transparency and anti-corruption measures, majorities or leadership caucuses in both parties often rely heavily on outside spending, super PACs, and major donor networks. If the Democratic Party is able to take control of the House and the Senate with the midterm elections, will this change?

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