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Amy Myers

Politics Reporting Intern The Center for Public Integrity

Candidates for judge are limited in what they can say, making them vulnerable to outside spending groups.

Quick stats on the biggest financial backers of Election 2012

Illinois and other states may eliminate contribution limits to candidates to offset unlimited outside spending.

Citizens United decision has major impact on elections in nearly half of states.