Campaign Finance

Alabama: “‘Beach House Sheriff’ Used Pistol Permit Fees to Pay for TV Commercials During Campaign” by Connor Sheets for AL.com

New Mexico: “Patrick Lyons Fundraising for Land Commissioner Campaign Raises Legal and Ethical Questions” by Elizabeth Miller for New Mexico In Depth

Washington: “Washington Court Upholds Fine Against Anti-GMO Group” by Don Jenkins for Capital Press

Elections

National: “Missing in the G.O.P.: Black and Hispanic Nominees for Governor” by Astead Herndon for New York Times

Massachusetts: “Galvin Accused of Mixing Politics with Voter Guide” by Christian Wade for Salem News

Missouri: “Jason Kander Ends Campaign for Kansas City Mayor to Focus on Depression, PTSD” by Steve Vockrodt, Bill Turque, and Mike Hendricks for Kansas City Star

Ethics

National: “Trump Engaged in Suspect Tax Schemes as He Reaped Riches from His Father” by David Barstow, Susanne Craig, and Russ Buettner (New York Times) for MSN

Kentucky: “Beshear Appoints Independent Counsel to Investigate Allegations Against Grimes” by Daniel Desrochers for Lexington Herald-Leader

Tennssee: “In Tennessee Senate Race, Financial Missteps Linger in the Background” by Danny Hakim for New York Times

Vermont: “Governor’s Business Ties Violate State Ethics Code, Commission Finds” by Mark Johnson for VTDigger.org