Holy mackerel! Little known fact that there are no contribution limits in recalls. So $20,000 from one oil company executive? You ain't seen nothing yet.
Most of the lawmakers targeted for recalls are taking advantage of state law that allows them to exceed normal contribution limits when facing removal from office, according to a WisPolitics check of campaign finance reports.
Joint Finance Committee Co-chair Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, leads the way for fundraising among recall targets with $188,226 through March 21. She also spent $15,579 and had $177,863 cash on hand. Her biggest donor was Daniel McKeithan of Tamarack Petroleum, who gave $20,000.
The normal contribution limits for state Senate candidates are $1,000 from an individual or a committee.