Keeping foreign money out of U.S. politics

Closing the non-profit loophole for foreign money in politics is popular across party and ideology.

Sixty-eight percent of registered voters support extending the ban on foreign money in elections to non-profits that seek to influence federal and state public policy.

  • Just 18% oppose closing this loophole.

WHY IT MATTERS – Recent reports have exposed how non-profit issue advocacy organizations are accepting billions of dollars in foreign money to influence U.S. public policy.

HOW TO USE THIS DATA – Strengthening the ban on foreign money in politics is a magnet issue that draws support from all voter demographics.

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Majorities of every voter demographic support closing the non-profit loophole that allows foreign money to influence U.S. elections and public policy.
  • This includes 68% of all registered voters and 71% of likely voters. Just 18% and 17% oppose.
  • Less likely voters support extending the ban 50%-27%.
  • Men (76%) support extending the ban more strongly than women (61%).
  • Older voters (Gen X: 68%, Boomer+: 72%) support extending the ban more strongly than younger voters (Gen Z: 59%).
  • Support among America’s New Majority matches overall voter support.

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