Chicago Ethics Chair Introduces Public Campaign Financing Proposal
This week, Alderman Matt Martin announced a new push for a small-dollar matching option in City Council races at a press briefing with community groups.
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Hawaii Lawmakers Consider Comprehensive Public Campaign Finance Program
A major bill to expand the public campaign financing system offered in state elections passed the Hawaii Senate unanimously and awaits action in the House.
Los Angeles Considers ‘Democracy Vouchers’ to Expand Engagement in City Elections
Councilmember Nithya Raman announced that a study on establishing a "democracy voucher" program for city elections will arrive in January.
Virginia Pro-Democracy Groups Rally for Reforms Amid Record Campaign Cash
With control of the state House and Senate at stake, Virginia's 2023 elections have broken state fundraising records. Several close-fought races have brought in around $10 million each.
Evanston Becomes First Illinois City to Counteract Big Money With Public Match
Small-dollar donations from Evanston residents to candidates for mayor can be matched out of a pool of public funding under the new program.
ALEC Gala to Face Protest From Pro-Democracy Groups
The industry-funded group is celebrating 50 years with a gala in D.C.
Oakland Community Groups Call to Fund ‘Democracy Dollars’ Program
As budget cuts jeopardize the launch of a public campaign financing program approved by Oakland voters, community groups are mobilizing at town halls with a plan to keep the program on schedule this year.
Public Campaign Financing Is Coming to New York
With funding approved in the state budget, a new program that matches small-dollar donations could allow candidates to run campaigns supported by everyday New Yorkers.
Minnesota Lawmakers Pass Sweeping Bill to Increase Voting Access
The Democracy for the People Act also makes Minnesota the first state to ban election spending by foreign-influenced corporations.
New York Groups Call on Lawmakers to Fully Fund Small-Donor Matching Program
Advocates for a groundbreaking New York public campaign financing program await word of its funding level in the "Big Ugly" budget bill.