The OpenSecrets candidate table includes a list of all candidates OpenSecrets has gathered while doing its core mission of providing campaign finance transparency. Candidate data extends back to 1984 and can be considered complete for state and federal races from 2000 forward. This dataset provides the base information about each candidate and the results of their candidacy.
The data consists of one table, OPENSECRETS_CANDIDATES Fields available: CANDIDACYID CANDYEAR MASTERPERSONID FIRSTLASTP FIRSTNAME LASTNAME PARTY INCUMBENCY OFFICEJURISDICTION ELECTIONJURISDICTION OFFICE ELECTIONTYPE DISTRICTRUNFOR CANDIDATESTATUS FULCANDIDATESTATUS Full data dictionary available in the documentation.
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