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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.

Properly Funded NY Public Campaign Financing Can Make a Difference

February 8, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Properly Funded NY Public Campaign Financing Can Make a Difference

Small donors will have more influence in the upcoming election in New York thanks to a ground-breaking public financing initiative.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, New York City and State Elections, Public Financing of Elections

Public Funding Can Dilute Big Money Influence On California Politics

February 4, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Public Funding Can Dilute Big Money Influence On California Politics

Implementing a matching funds program or a democracy dollars program is estimated to increase the number of people who run for office.

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

Supreme Court Loosens Rules On Personal Campaign Loans

May 18, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Risks Ahead In SCOTUS ‘Independent State Legislature Theory’ Case

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

April 15, 2022 by DC Editors 1 Comment

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

April 14, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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 

January 12, 2022 by DC Editors 1 Comment

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

December 15, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

June 26, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

June 6, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

June 3, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

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