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  "path": "/2026/03/09/us/billionaires-federal-election-campaign-contributions.html",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-09T09:00:18.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.nytimes.com",
  "tags": [
    "Campaign Finance",
    "Political Action Committees",
    "High Net Worth Individuals",
    "Citizens United v Federal Election Commission (Supreme Court Decision)",
    "Yass, Jeff",
    "Ballmer, Steven A",
    "Bloomberg, Michael R",
    "Griffin, Kenneth C",
    "Hastings, Reed",
    "Hoffman, Reid Garrett",
    "Johnston, Michael (1974- )",
    "Musk, Elon",
    "Pritzker, J B",
    "Ricketts, J Joe",
    "Sheehy, Tim (1985- )",
    "Schwarzman, Stephen A",
    "Montana"
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  "textContent": "Billionaires made 19 percent of all reported federal campaign contributions in 2024, a Times analysis shows, and even more in some local elections. Wealthy donors are reaping the rewards.",
  "title": "Billionaires Made 19% of Federal Election Campaign Contributions in 2024"
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