Senate Passes Bill Decreasing Public Transparency for Campaign Finance Reports

Senate passes bill decreasing public transparency for campaign finance reports

CHARLESTON – The two lone Democratic members of the 34-member West Virginia Senate voted against an effort by the Republican supermajority to shield certain campaign donor information from public scrutiny.

WV Senate passes bill to keep employer info for political donors off public campaign finance reports

Sen. Mike Azinger, R-Wood, speaks in support of Senate Bill 640 during the floor session for the West Virginia Senate on Feb. 16, 2026. Azinger is the lead sponsor for the legislation, which would keep the public from viewing certain information about political donors in state elections. (Photo by Will Price/West Virginia Legislative Photography)The West Virginia Senate approved a bill Monday that will stop the public from accessing certain info…