Donations made to political groups or candidates must be disclosed under state law for greater transparency in elections. While Congress created the Federal Election Commission to oversee federal elections in 1974, each state is left to regulate its local elections. The Government Accountability Office reviews current campaign finance law and makes recommendations for keeping the laws relevant.
Top third-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyden for Senate | Ronald Lee Wyden | $1,179,163 | Portland, OR |
| Kurt Schrader for Congress | Kurt Schrader | $329,299 | Oregon City, OR |
| Lori Chavez-Deremer for Congress | Lori Chavez-Deremer | $179,415 | Happy Valley, OR |
| Defazio for Congress | Peter A. Defazio | $123,324 | Springfield, OR |
| Cliff Bentz for Congress | Cliff Bentz | $92,725 | Ontario, OR |
| Sam for Senate | Samuel Palmer | $15,500 | John Day, OR |
| Amy Ryan Courser for Congress | Amy Ryan Courser | $6,631 | Keizer, OR |
| Beebe for Oregon | Rodney Jason Beebe | $3,400 | Prineville, OR |
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