Campaign Finance

National: “Ted Cruz Has Never Recouped More Than $500,000 He Loaned His First Campaign. He’s Working to Overturn the Law That’s Blocked Him.” by James Polard for Texas Tribune

National: “Pro-Trump Scam PAC Operator, PPP Fraudster Sentenced to Nearly 4 Years in Prison” by Spencer Hsu (Washington Post) for MSN

Oregon: “Good Government Groups Are Pushing Campaign Finance Limits in Oregon. They Might Have Competition.” by Dirk VanderHart for OPB

Pennsylvania: “The Pa. Politicians Who Got Local 98 Campaign Money Aren’t Having Second Thoughts, Even After Johnny Doc’s Conviction” by Jonathan Tamari and Andrew Seidman (Philadelphia Inquirer) for MSN

Elections

Pennsylvania: “PA Senate Election Probe Contract Doesn’t Say If the Public Will See the Results, Among Other Things” by Sam Dunklau for WSKG

Utah: “Proposed Ballot Initiative Would Return Utah to In-Person Paper Balloting on Election Day” by Brian Schott for Salt Lake Tribune

Ethics

California: “San Francisco’s City Hall Works to Restore Tarnished Reputation” by Jeff Elder for San Francisco Examiner

Redistricting

National: “Courts May Play Outsize Role in Redistricting Fights” by Michael Macagnone (Roll Call) for MSN