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West Virginia voters will lose access to donor employer data under new campaign finance law
The new law redacts employer and residential details from donations over $250, aiming to reduce harassment but limiting public transparency, effective after the upcoming general election.
- West Virginia lawmakers passed legislation this year redacting donor employer information and residential addresses for political contributions exceeding $250, effective after the general election later this year.
- Lead sponsor Sen. Mike Azinger, a Republican from Wood County, argues the change addresses rising political harassment, stating the internet makes misusing personal information easier than 30 years ago.
- The Secretary of State's Office will still collect donor data but redact it from public statements; previously, donations from 12 employees of Rick's Pork would list the company.
- During debates, Democrats argued the change reduces transparency regarding political funding, with Sen. Joey Garcia, D-Marion, stating, "Less information is not better," during a committee meeting last month.
- Someone listed as an "Attorney" could be a lawyer representing companies, but the public would be unable to see the specific employer under the new law.
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West Virginia voters will lose access to donor employer data under new campaign finance law
At the beginning of next year, voters will no longer be able to see if groups of people who work for the same company are contributing to a politician’s campaign.
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