PRESS RELEASE: Herb Morgan Becomes First Political Candidate in U.S. History to Publish All Campaign Transactions On-Chain With Daily Verified Updates

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Herb Morgan Becomes First Political Candidate in U.S. History to Publish All Campaign Transactions On-Chain With Daily Verified Updates

SAN DIEGO, August 13, 2025 - Herb Morgan, candidate for California State Controller, has become the first political candidate in U.S. history to publish every campaign financial transaction on a public blockchain — with daily verified updates that make each contribution and expense permanently visible to the public.

The initiative, available at HerbMorganOnChain.com and mirrored at HerbMorgan.com, records every campaign contribution, expenditure, and reimbursement on an immutable blockchain ledger. Transactions are reviewed, assigned an expense code, and then published — typically within 24 hours — creating a permanent, tamper-proof record of campaign finances.

“Politicians love to talk about transparency,” said Morgan. “I’m actually doing it. Every dollar in and out of my campaign is recorded on-chain, permanently. This is the model for how I’ll run the Controller’s office.”

Morgan’s on-chain ledger serves as a proof of concept for a statewide transparency system he intends to implement if elected. The plan is straightforward: any entity receiving state funds — including counties, cities, school districts, Caltrans, state agencies, and NGOs — would be required to install a Controller-supplied reporting API that posts their transaction-level spending daily to a public ledger.

“If you take taxpayer money, you should report how you spend it — every day,” Morgan explained. “If you won’t, you’ve got something to hide. And the people of California won’t stand for that.”

Why It’s a First
First known instance of a U.S. political candidate publishing all campaign finances on-chain with daily verified updates.
Demonstrates the exact reporting model Morgan will require for all recipients of state funds as Controller.
Provides a clear, scalable framework for real-world, transaction-level financial transparency in government.

Explore the Ledger
Campaign Website: HerbMorgan.com
Blockchain Ledger: HerbMorganOnChain.com

About Herb Morgan for California State Controller 2026
Herb Morgan, lifelong Californian with 38 years on Wall Street, founded, managed, and sold a successful asset management firm. He’s running for State Controller to bring radical transparency, fiscal responsibility, and integrity to Sacramento.

HerbMorgan.com 

Media Contact:
Nicolette Mangubat
Director of Communications
Email: nico@herbmorgan.com
Phone: 619-306-6956

Herb Morgan for California State Controller 2026
San Diego, CA 92130

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Posted on 12 Aug 2025, 20:53 - Category: PRESS RELEASE