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  Nearly 70%. That was the percentage Donald Trump won Sumter County, Florida in 2024. You might know Sumter as home to The Villages, one of the largest retirement communities in the world. Maybe you’ve seen one of their famous golf cart parades. It has voted Republican in every Presidential election since 2000. So, not really “friendly” territory for Democrats. But that’s why I went there. When I say I'm going to meet constituents everywhere and do what I can to represent all Floridians, I mean it! Many politicians won’t go places where they might be grilled or asked hard questions. My opponent Ashley Moody hasn’t hosted a public town hall in over a year. That’s not who I am. Donald Trump recently held his first rally in Florida since winning the election. As people were waiting in line, I asked to hear about what keeps them up at night. I listened as veterans, schoolteachers, retirees, and many more told me about their lives. And I heard the same refrain we’ve been hearing across...

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    Friends and Supporters of Transparency,   As Memorial Day approaches, we pause to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country and the freedoms Americans continue to enjoy because of their sacrifice. The founding vision of America depended not only on liberty, but on an informed public capable of holding power accountable.  “A popular Government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy.” - James Madison That principle remains just as important today. At OpenSecrets, our work is rooted in the belief that democracy functions best when people can easily see how money and influence shape politics and public policy. Transparency helps citizens, journalists, researchers, and communities better understand the systems that impact their lives and strengthens the accountability necessary for a healthy democracy. As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we wanted to share some encou...