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.
First quarter top campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsi Now | Tulsi Gabbard | $1,451,439 |
| Case for Congress | Edward Espenett Case | $61,000 |
| Kahele for Congress | Kaiali'i Kahele | $58,770 |