There can be no doubt whatsoever that America’s campaign finance regime is a wild west that diminishes the power of the many.
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.
Seattle Political Campaigns Adjust To Democracy Voucher System
Seattle’s democracy vouchers which some people call “monopoly money” actually translate into real cash for local political campaigns.
Beneficiaries Of Rising Small Donations Are Often Incendiary Politicians
Despite corporations promising to halt donations to Republican lawmakers who backed Trump Republican fundraising is little hurt.
Is NYC’s Campaign Finance Program Worth The Cost?
New York City’s Campaign Finance Board recently awarded an unprecedented $37 million in matching funds to candidates for public office.
Political Finance Reform As Tool To Promote Gender Inclusive Democracy
The lack of access to sufficient funding from their parties and external networks is a major obstacle to women participation in politics.
Democracy Vouchers: Seattle Voters Get $100 This Week
Most people don’t know it yet but there are democracy vouchers. Seattle is paying voters $100 for voting for their favorite mayor this week.
3 Big Ways the For the People Act Would Fix the FEC
A bipartisan letter of support by former FEC leaders urges Congress to take more steps to ensure FEC reforms in H.R.1/S.1.
How to Change Incentives for Both Politicians and Donors
Despite massive increases in the number of small donors, the amount of money coming from big donors was still far greater.
Denver Seeks to Build Innovative Campaign Finance System
MapLight is partnering with the City and County of Denver, Colorado, to build a new campaign finance system to advance government transparency.
Public Campaign Financing is how to run without chasing megadonors
Ian Vandewalker and Kevin Morris of Brennan Center argue that public campaign financing offers candidates a way to run without chasing megadonors.