Donations made to political groups or candidates must be disclosed under state law for greater transparency in elections. While Congress created the Federal Election Commission to oversee federal elections in 1974, each state is left to regulate its local elections. The Government Accountability Office reviews current campaign finance law and makes recommendations for keeping the laws relevant.
Top third-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Scott for Senate | Timothy E. Scott | $4,782,453 | Charleston, SC |
| Barton for Congress | Garrett Barton | $58,550 | Myrtle Beach, SC |
| Committee to Elect Ken Richardson to Congress | William Kenneth Richardson | $41,207 | Conway, SC |
| Tom Dunn for Congress | Tom Dunn | $13,150 | Pawleys Island, SC |
| Mark McBride for Congress | Mark Struthers Mcbride | $8,750 | Myrtle Beach, SC |
| Friends of Judd Larkins | Juddson Larkins | $6,648 | West Columbia, SC |
| Barbara Arthur for Congress | Barbara Arthur | $5,190 | Hartsville, SC |
| Lapierre for House | Michael James Lapierre | $3,000 | Greenville, SC |
| Committee to Elect Ingrid Centurion | Ingrid Centurion | $2,950 | Summerville, SC |
| Angela Geter for US Senate | Angela Geter | $2,900 | Spartanburg, SC |
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