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The Annapolis Money Machine: How Maryland Campaign Cash Circulates Among Political Insiders
A review of Maryland’s early 2026 campaign finance reveals a closed-loop system where millions circulate among political insiders, obscuring true funding sources. The dominance of party leaders in financial transactions, along with opaque political slates, undermines transparency, leaving voters on the margins of influence in electoral decisions.