The purpose of the new law is to incentivize candidates to seek small donations rather than chase big checks from lobbyists and special interests.
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NY Election Law Should Encourage, Not Inhibit Candidates
The problem with elections in New York is not that we have too many people seeking elective office — as evidenced in the lack of competing candidates.
Implementing NY Early Voting To Cost An Estimated $175m Statewide
Implementing cost of electronic poll books for New York City, is more than $145 million, and for 57 counties outside NYC making amount to $175m statewide.
Campaign Urges New York to Take National Lead on Campaign Finance
Campaign urged Gov. Cuomo and Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins to use the opportunity to enact the extremely significant money in politics legislation.
Broad Agreement on Small Donor Public Financing as Priority for NY
NY State Assembly and Senate released their lists of priorities for this year’s state budget. Both chambers include small donor public financing.
Small Donors Dominated NYC Election Thanks to Public Financing System
Small-dollar donors were behind 63 percent of first wave campaign contributions to candidates who ran in the February special election for public advocate.
New York Democrats Back Off Support For Campaign Finance Reform
Though Dems have blamed GOP intransigence for the failure of key campaign finance and ethics reforms, those measures appear stalled.
Making New York’s Online Voter Registration Accessible to Blind Voters
Websites for the New York state Board of Elections and the Department of Motor Vehicles must become accessible to blind voters by the end of the year.
Activists Head to New York Capital to Push Elections Reform
A broad coalition of individuals and groups across New York is coming together to ensure reforms are included in the 2019 state budget.
A Chance to Get Big Money Out of New York Politics
The sudden spur of legislative action confirms an old political adage that seemed to elude state houses across the country for far too long.