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Blakeman campaign matching-funds disqualification dispute

The Public Campaign Finance Board disqualified Blakeman over a running-mate paperwork technicality; courts overturned the decision and restored ~$4M in funds.

Both sides, sourced

The case on each side

Defenders argue

Blakeman called it partisan one-party rule.

Critics argue

The board said it enforced new joint-ticket filing rules; courts found it acted arbitrarily.

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Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Nonpartisan accountability