With just four months to go before Election Day, many voters who have not yet donated to a campaign may be deciding that now is the time. Historical data shows that the number of Americans who donate to candidates at any level has doubled over the past two decades.
There is clearly a lot at stake, from the White House to control of Congress and beyond. But as the election enters its final months, the races most in need of financial support — and where every extra dollar makes the biggest impact — are those many forget about altogether: state legislative races.