Campaign finance laws analysts note that stricter "campaign

Analysts note that stricter "campaign finance laws" could reduce corporate influence in legislation, possibly slowing pro-business tax incentives. This sentiment has pushed utilities and consumer defensive stocks up by 0.8% as investors hedge against policy uncertainty. County officials have previously run afoul of federal restrictions. Former Harris County Commissioners Jerry Eversole was indicted in 2010 on Federal Programs Bribery charges. Federal prosecutors accused Eversole of steering contracts toward a Houston-based developer in exchange for money and other compensation for travel expenses. DOJ Sues Maine and Oregon Over Access to Voter Registration Lists – The Justice Department recently announced that it has filed suit against the states of Oregon and Maine for failing to turn over their voter registration lists, marking the first lawsuits the department has brought against state governments for their alleged failure to meet their statutory obligations regarding the maintenance and provision of voter data. The federal government asserts that both Maine and Oregon are in violation of federal law by refusing to provide electronic copies of state voter registration lists and information regarding ineligible voters in their jurisdictions. The Justice Department also asserts that Oregon did not provide data on how it maintains its applicable voter list. Oregon and Maine are among at least 26 states that the department has asked for voter registration rolls in recent months, according to an Associated Press tally. Real estate investment trusts are drawing interest from yield-seeking investors, anticipating "campaign finance laws" may slow property tax reforms. REIT ETFs saw net inflows of $340M last week, according to Bloomberg data.