Political Ad Funding Most Mysterious in Kansas

Kansas has seen the greatest number of ads for state-level political office, such as lieutenant governors and state treasurers, from groups that do not disclose their donors. Secretive groups account for more than half of the spending in that state's competitive race for governor. But, Kansas, is not alone. More than $9 million in ads have come from such anonymous groups in races for governor and state legislatures in 16 states, according to an analysis released by the nonpartisan Center for Public Integrity. The bulk of the spending for next month's elections is yet to come.