How truly independent are these groups?

Group supporting Gottheimer gets funding from his congressional campaign

ELEC says loophole lets special interest groups avoid reporting spending close to Election Day

Newark mayor says reporting problems were the fault of an outside firm

Groups from across the political spectrum applaud ELEC's decision to join the lawsuit

Spending on low-turnout legislative races highest since 2007

Meanwhile, contributions to NJ's major political committees soar

It's been three months since governor signed controversial law remaking the Election Law Enforcement Commission

Early in-person voting starts Friday and continues through Sunday

Two former ELEC commissioners attempted to rescind resignation letters

Election Law Enforcement Commission's executive director says new Election Transparency Act is illegal, unconstitutional

And who’ll remember substantial weakening of state’s campaign finance oversight?

The 'Elections Transparency Act' overhauls New Jersey’s campaign finance laws

Critics say it will strip the state’s campaign finance watchdog of its independence

Critics say 'Elections Transparency Act' strips agency of its independence

Jeff Brindle says effort to remove him originated in Gov. Phil Murphy's office

Campaign contribution limits would double, Murphy could appoint ELEC commissioners

Attorney says Brindle 'is being persecuted by the governor because he is a strong critic of dark money political contributions'

No statewide issue to drive spending, regulator says