Turning Point USA political arms accused of violating Arizona dark money disclosure law [View all]

A student-led Democratic PAC has filed a complaint against Turning Point USA’s political arms accusing it of violating Arizona’s dark money disclosure law by not revealing its funders who are providing money to run a campaign backing U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs’ bid for governor.

The Voters’ Right to Know Act, or Proposition 211, was overwhelmingly passed by voters in 2022 with the aim of eliminating anonymous election spending. It requires entities that spend at least $50,000 in statewide or legislative campaigns reveal the identities of individual contributors who give more than $5,000. Individuals who give $2,500 or more in local elections have to disclose their names, mailing addresses and employers.

Unity Rising USA’s Executive Director, Jacob George, filed the complaint Thursday against Turning Point Action and Turning Point PAC, which have been spending heavily to support Biggs. The veteran congressman is seeking the GOP nomination against businesswoman Karrin Taylor Robson.

“Failing to properly disclose donors undermines the fairness and honesty Arizonans deserve from candidates and the partners supporting them,” George said in a press release announcing the complaint. “This isn’t the first time Turning Point has failed to follow the rules, and it probably won’t be the last.”




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