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.
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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.
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.
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.
How Democracy Vouchers Increase Political Engagement
A new book explores how democracy vouchers, now in use in their third election cycle in Seattle, are being used by candidates to power their campaigns and are increasing the diversity of the donor base.
Small Donors Hit Record Highs in New York City's Public Campaign Financing Program
The next New York City Council is poised to have a majority of women and a record number of people of color, after the primary election set new highs in small-dollar donations.
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.
Manchin’s Proposal Cuts Campaign Finance and Ethics Reforms From S1
Joe Manchin seeks to strip the For the People Act of a public campaign financing option, conflict of interest rules, and key criteria for preclearance of election procedures.
Democrats’ Public Financing Proposal Could Give Small Donors More Influence
Public campaign financing programs in states and cities across the country have grown in use by candidates and have been strengthened by voters in recent years.
Companies Pause PACs While Fighting Democracy Reforms
Many of the companies that grabbed headlines by suspending their PAC donations after the assault on the Capitol Building are members of industry groups that oppose ethics and campaign finance reforms.