Corruption scandals are lighting fire underneath growing push for NY campaign finance reform
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.
Huge Money Needed to Run for NJ Elections
Candidates in New Jersey election raise massive money needed to run and compete
Real Chance for New York State Election Reform
New York state election reform including public campaign financing and early voting seem possible
NY Senate Leaders Decide Campaign Finance Fate
Public funding of elections has wide support of voters but NY Senate leaders decide campaign finance law in the end
NY Public Financing Activists Get Cold Shoulder
Push for State of NY public financing of elections faces uphill climb unless Governor shows guts
The Role of Money in Judicial Elections
Election of state judges faces same influx of cash donations to campaigns with rise of big money in judicial elections
Public Financing Under Threat in North Carolina
System of public financing under threat and could be completely curtailed in North Carolina
Massachusetts Election Turns to Influence of Money
Political campaign finance reform becomes Massachusetts election issue with rising influence of money
South Carolina to Decide on Money in Elections
Transparency and new campaign finance rules would benefit state but South Carolina politicians to decide on money in elections
VIDEO: Election Reform Expert Talks Politics
Election Reform Expert: Harvard Professor and election reform expert Lawrence Lessig on voting laws