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OpenSecrets Data Limitations

Understanding the limitations and potential biases of the OpenSecrets database in assessing corporate political influence.

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Jan 18, 2026

What methodological limits should researchers keep in mind when using OpenSecrets data to assess corporate political influence?

OpenSecrets is the leading public database for tracing campaign contributions and lobbying, but its records are shaped by legal disclosure rules, categorization choices and resource constraints that c...

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