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25 States Move to Ban Foreign Election Funding

2/14/2026

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  • Lawmakers in 25 states are considering new laws restricting foreign funding in elections.
  • Federal law prohibits foreign contributions to candidates but allows them for ballot measure campaigns.
  • Sixty-four bills have been introduced this year, with twelve passing at least one legislative chamber.
  • Alabama, Michigan, Mississippi, and West Virginia have advanced bills banning foreign contributions to ballot measures.