Election integrity and campaign finance reforms gain momentum

North Carolina's Senate passed a bill shortening early voting, extending party affiliation requirements, and raising campaign finance thresholds. Senator Schiff is pushing a ban on AI political ads. A new ruling requires dark money groups to disclose funding. The Mandela Barnes campaign faces a campaign finance violation complaint in Wisconsin. A new Michigan proposed constitutional amendment targets political spending by utilities and state contractors, directly challenging Citizens United. These developments, along with Supreme Court rulings on campaign finance, are reshaping the 2026 election landscape.