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The New Jersey Senate voted 27 -3 to renew the state’s Clean Elections pilot project for another year. It’s been a tough fight to win this one, with many delays in the Senate, but we're happy to see Clean Elections win out yet again. The bill, which will easily pass in the state Assembly, will then go to Governor Corzine, who is expected to sign it when it reaches his desk.
Here is what you can do to help ensure the program is strengthened and expanded:
Sign our petition showing your support for Fair & Clean Elections in New Jersey. [2]
Make a contribution today to help support our efforts to make elections about voters, not campaign donors. [3]
Ask your friends to show their support by signing our petition! [4]
The 2007 New Jersey Fair and Clean Elections Pilot Projects was renewed on March 15th, 2007 and will be in effect for the upcoming general election.
Here are some more details about the pilot project:
- The pilot project will be in effect for three legislative districts that will be decided in mid-April.
- The New Jersey system, modeled after Clean Elections systems in place in Maine and Arizona, works by providing public funding for a candidate’s campaign after they collect a set number of small donations.
- Once qualified, candidates can no longer raise private money and must adhere to strict spending limits.
Visit the links below to learn more about Clean Elections:
Learn more about Clean Elections from Public Campaign [5]
Find more information about Clean Elections in New Jersey from Public Campaign
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