In recent months, ActBlue, a prominent fundraising platform for Democratic candidates, has come under scrutiny for allegedly facilitating “straw donor” schemes – where contributions are made under false identities to circumvent campaign finance laws.
Investigations have uncovered numerous suspicious donations made through obscured identities and untraceable means.
In October 2024, the Treasury Department identified hundreds of transactions linked to ActBlue that were flagged by banks as potentially suspicious, suggesting possible financial crimes such as money laundering and identity theft.
Further, the House Administration Committee found evidence indicating that foreign adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and Venezuela may have exploited ActBlue’s platform to funnel illegal donations into U.S. elections.
These actors allegedly used straw donations without the knowledge of the individuals or ActBlue, raising concerns about foreign interference in the political process.
In one particularly eye-popping example from Nevada listed on the website, a donor has reportedly made 40,597 donations – at an average of $14.05 each – totaling $570,378!
Another donor has reportedly made 11,435 donations – ranging from $250 to $5,000 – totaling $495,997.
Specific Allegations Involving Nevada Elected Officials
While national investigations have highlighted vulnerabilities in ActBlue’s donation processes, there is currently no public evidence directly implicating Nevada elected officials in receiving funds from alleged straw donors.
However, the platform has been instrumental in fundraising for several Nevada politicians, including Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen, along with Reps. Dina Titus, Susie Lee and Steven Horsford
These officials have utilized ActBlue for campaign contributions, underscoring the platform’s significant role in Nevada’s political fundraising landscape.
Given these developments, there is a growing call for Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford to launch an investigation into ActBlue’s fundraising activities within our state.
Ensuring that all political donations are transparent and lawful is essential to maintaining the integrity of our elections.
In response to these concerns, legislative measures have also been proposed to enhance transparency and security in online political donations.
The Secure Handling of Internet Electronic Donations (SHIELD) Act aims to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 by requiring the disclosure of card verification values (CVVs) for online contributions and prohibiting the acceptance of donations made through gift cards and prepaid credit cards.
The allegations surrounding ActBlue’s potential facilitation of straw donor schemes have prompted national investigations and legislative proposals aimed at safeguarding the integrity of campaign finance.
While no specific instances involving Nevada elected officials have been publicly documented, the Democrats’ reliance on ActBlue for fundraising necessitates vigilance and proactive measures to ensure compliance with campaign finance laws.
Someone let Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford know. Maybe he can look into this instead of wasting our time and money on obstructionist lawsuits to block President Trump’s agenda.
This article was written with the assistance of AI. Please verify information and consult additional sources as needed.
