@spujb @CycloneDusk Not 100% sure about all of the details
The DNC forces potential candidates running for office to use proprietary election software; and its almost certainly very expensive + not open-source
In addition, the database of voter information is also leased to the candidates.
Soo, if you were curious why giving 5$ to Sanders resulted in donation solicitations for every campaign
Developing open-source alternative for progressive candidates may be a substantial broader strategy