Donations made to political groups or candidates must be disclosed under state law for greater transparency in elections, according to West Virginia's Public Disclosure Commission. 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 fourth-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capito for West Virginia | Shelley Moore Capito | $69,060 |
| Paula Jean for West Virginia | Paula Jean Swearengin | $66,923 |
| Carol for Congress | Carol Devine Miller | $54,300 |
| McKinley for Congress | David B. Mckinley | $40,200 |
| West Virginia Republican Party, Inc. | Patrick Morrisey | $39,875 |
| Natalie Cline for Congress | Natalie Cline | $3,939 |
| Hilary Turner for Congress | Hilary Turner | $3,065 |
| Don Blankenship for President | Don Blankenship | $2,643 |
| Belinda Fox-Spencer for Congress | Belinda Fox-Spencer | $87 |
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