More Than Three Thousand Campaigns Violated Campaign Finance Law. The State Board of Elections Brought Enforcement Actions Against Zero.
Since taking office last July, enforcement counsel Michael Johnson has not taken action against any campaigns that failed to file required campaign finance reports.
Sam Mellins · February 25, 2022

Enforcement Counsel Michael Johnson (bottom-right) speaks during the March 4 meeting of the New York State Board of Elections. | New York State Board of Elections

Sam Mellins is senior reporter at New York Focus, which he has been a part of since launch day. His reporting… more
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