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.
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Oakland Voters Approve ‘Democracy Dollars’ Program to Boost Participation in City Elections
An Oakland ballot measure creating a public campaign financing option and strengthening transparency in election spending passed with strong support.
GOP Effort to Subvert Democracy Heads to SCOTUS
The conservative Supreme Court majority may hand state legislatures unchecked control over federal elections.
Wisconsinites Prepare Fair Maps to Counter Expected GOP Gerrymandering
The maps, drawn by the public, will be submitted to a state commission that could influence redistricting ahead of a likely court battle.
Seattle Voters Increase Use of 'Democracy Vouchers' in Mayoral Contest
In the primary election for the open mayor's seat, all of the leading Seattle candidates have opted in to raise public campaign funding from a wide range of city residents.
Seattle's Unique Campaign Finance System Is Boosting Donor Diversity
Democracy vouchers are increasing small-donor participation in local elections and diversifying the donor pool.
A Decade Later, Dems Again Say They’re Ready to Do Campaign Finance Reform
We spoke with Rep. John Larson, the House sponsor of previous versions of the Fair Elections Now Act, about the last time Democrats had a chance to pass campaign finance reform in 2009.