Fair Elections

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Assistant Senate Majority Leader Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) have introduced the Fair Elections Now Act that would bring Clean Elections to the U.S. Senate. Though we know we have a hard fight ahead of us to win full public financing for congressional races, the fact that Sen. Durbin has pledged to lead this fight in the Senate represents a significant milestone in the history of Clean Elections.


Rep. John Tierney (D-MA) will introduce similar legislation in the House that will cover those races.

 

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Show your support for Clean Elections by becoming a citizen co-sponsor.

 

Make a donation today to support our efforts to bring Fair Elections to the U.S. Senate.

 

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About the Bill

 

Read below to learn more about the Senate Fair Elections Now Act:

  • The Fair Elections Now Act would create a voluntary public financing system for candidates running for a seat in the U.S. Senate.
  • To qualify for public financing, candidates must agree to forego private contributions and raise a set number of $5 qualifying contributions. The number of contributions required is dependent on the population and number of congressional districts in each state.
  • The amount of funding candidates would receive is also dependent on the state population and number of congressional districts. Also included in the funding formula is a possible adjustment for media markets.
  • Candidates would receive broadcast vouchers discounting the cost of ads run near the end of primary and general election campaigns.
  • Fair Elections participants that face privately financed opponents are eligible to receive “fair fight funds” to keep the race on a level playing field.
Click here to read the full bill (pdf).
Find Out More

 

Learn more about Fair Elections history, news, and money in politics stories by visiting the links below.

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