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On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today as we are getting very close to the June 2, 2026, Primary election. In fact, early voting is underway and we are less than a week away from Election Day. John Bain shares Henry County Politicians Ethics and Campaign Disclosures, Obviously, it’s an important Election because in some races it will determine who faces who in the General Election on November 3, 2026. That all being said, have you ever wondered who sponsors or makes donations to your local politicians so that they can handle their campaign expenses? It isn’t cheap to run for office and some are more extravagant spenders than others in trying to obtain your vote. And those more extravagant spenders seem to have more extravagant campaign donors. One Independent Candidate received a contribution from one individual for $30,000. How the money comes into the candidates and how and who they choose to spend it with is revealed in this episode.