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Public Financing of Elections articles on DC

This Public Financing of Elections section has news on multiple countries that choose to use government funding to run campaigns, a practice widespread in South America and Europe. The mechanisms for this can be quite varied, ranging from direct subsidy of political parties to government matching funds for certain types of private donations (often small donations) to exemption from fees of government services (e.g. postage) and many other systems as well. Also check out our sections on American democracy or Money Politics.

Supreme Court Loosens Rules On Personal Campaign Loans

by DC Editors - May 18, 2022

Supreme Court Loosens Rules On Personal Campaign Loans

The court ruled that a federal limit on candidates using campaign donations post-elections to repay personal debts was unconstitutional.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Public Financing of Elections, Supreme Court

Mark Zuckerberg Ends Election Grants

by DC Editors - April 15, 2022

Mark Zuckerberg Ends Election Grants

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg who gave half a billion USD in 2020 to election offices will not be making any new grants this year.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Money Politics, Public Financing of Elections, Social Media and Democracy

How Public Campaign Financing Empowers Small Donors Nationwide

by DC Editors - April 14, 2022

How Public Campaign Financing Empowers Small Donors Nationwide

Mounting evidence…[shows] that public financing amplifies underrepresented voices and makes democracy work better for all Americans.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Minority Voting Rights, Public Financing of Elections

Campaign Finance Vouchers Help Level The Playing Field 

by DC Editors - January 12, 2022

Campaign Finance Vouchers Help Level The Playing Field 

Seattle’s novel way to level the playing field for candidates and voters called democracy vouchers could work in cities like Atlanta.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, Public Financing of Elections

Democratic state officials call on Biden to boost election funding

by DC Editors - December 15, 2021

Democratic state officials call on Biden to boost election funding

Top election officials in 14 states Monday asked Biden to boost election funding, citing financial strain of Covid-19, shift to mail voting.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, Election Security, Public Financing of Elections

Seattle Voters Increasing Use of Democracy Vouchers

by DC Editors - June 26, 2021

Seattle Voters Increasing Use of Democracy Vouchers

Two new candidates for Seattle Mayor have relied heavily on “democracy vouchers” whose use is increasing in the city’s elections.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Money Politics, Public Financing of Elections

Politicians Can Raise Unlimited Money To Repay Themselves

by DC Editors - June 6, 2021

Politicians Can Raise Unlimited Money To Repay Themselves

A D.C federal judge ruled Wednesday that federal candidates can now raise money to repay themselves after elections are over.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, Public Financing of Elections

Democracy Vouchers Play Crucial Role In Seattle Elections

by DC Editors - June 3, 2021

Democracy Vouchers Play Crucial Role In Seattle Elections

Democracy vouchers,” funded by property taxes and being used in a Seattle mayoral race for the first time, are key to the local vote.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Money Politics, Public Financing of Elections

New Data On Small Donors and Political Extremism

by DC Editors - April 14, 2021

New Data On Small Donors and Political Extremism

Because of technical advantages, the Democratic Party has drawn an increasing share of money from small donors in recent cycles.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Money Politics, Public Financing of Elections

Innovative ‘Democracy Dollars’ Proposal Discussed In Austin, Texas 

by DC Editors - March 30, 2021

Innovative ‘Democracy Dollars’ Proposal Discussed In Austin, Texas 

Residents’ reactions to a ballot measure that would offer city funds to residents to finance local election campaigns are mixed.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Money Politics, Public Financing of Elections

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