OpenSecrets Blog:Unusually large number of incumbents facing challengers

Currently, 267 members of Congress are facing challengers. This represents an uptick from the number of challengers by this point in 2013 or even 2009.

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OpenSecrets Blog:Lobbying spending hits historic lows

Third-quarter lobbying is typically the slowest quarter, but the decline in both spending and registered lobbyists was dramatic even for the slow months.

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OpenSecrets Blog:Alabama Special Election – A Shot for Democrats?

The special Senate election in Alabama remains unexpectedly close considering President Trump won the state by 28 percentage points last year.

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