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Oakland Voters Approve ‘Democracy Dollars’ Program to Boost Participation in City Elections

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.
David Moore Dec 15, 2022
Maine’s Biggest City to Vote on Clean Elections Measure

Maine’s Biggest City to Vote on Clean Elections Measure

The measure in Portland would institute a public campaign financing option similar to one already in place in the state, as well as prohibit corporate contributions and spending by foreign-controlled groups.
David Moore Sep 9, 2022
Seattle skyline

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.
David Moore Feb 11, 2021
Seattle's Public Financing System Doubled Donor Participation in Second Run

Seattle's Public Financing System Doubled Donor Participation in Second Run

The city's innovative "democracy voucher" program, adopted to diversify campaign donors and candidates, made continued strides in representativeness of Seattle residents.
David Moore Dec 22, 2020

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