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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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.
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.
NYC Public Campaign Financing Program Leveled the Playing Field: Report
A new Brennan Center analysis found that New York City's small-dollar matching program was key in electing record numbers of women and people of color to City Council.
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.
Baltimore County Grassroots Groups Look To Continue a Public Financing Wave
Voters in Baltimore County will soon have their say on a ballot measure that would join several other large Maryland counties, as well as the city of Baltimore, in adopting a voluntary public financing program for elections.
Big Donors and PACs Dominate Campaign Funding in Nearly Every State, Report Finds
Nearly three-quarters of contributions in state elections come from large donors and PACs, but small-dollar donations could make up that share if states move to adopt public financing for campaigns.