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politics20h ago
Millions pour into Nevada primary ads. A third of the money is untraceable.
- Dark money groups account for more than a third of Nevada primary ad spending this year, with undisclosed donors.
- The Service First Fund leads spending, backing Lombardo’s campaign without revealing donors.
- The ads focus on policy issues to avoid direct political activity while supporting Lombardo.
- Nevada’s 2026 primary deadline timing creates a disclosure loophole before the vote.
- Republican groups dominate the pre-primary ad surge, aided by loopholes.
- The 'shadow period' allows groups to air ads before donor disclosures are public.
- Experts say dark money groups are increasingly ingrained in elections nationwide.
- Other major funders include the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America contributing to Service First Fund.
- The analysis notes broader patterns in national politics of dark money influence.
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