You’ve heard the old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, the maps below are worth some $29 million.

Campaign Contributions: The Currency of our Democracy

Campaign money -- not votes -- is now the currency of our democracy, determining who runs for office, who wins, and who has the ear of elected officials. The candidate who raises the most campaign cash, more often than not, goes on to win the election.

Race and campaign finance in Maryland state government.