Public Campaign Action Fund - New Jersey

Fund It

Katie Schlieper — Thu, 15 May 2008 10:35:57 -0500

The Asbury Park Press issues a stern warning to New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine and the state legislature to restore funding for the state's Clean Elections pilot program and expand eligibility to include primary races, where newcomers have the best chance to mount competitive bids.

New Jersey Polling

Katie Schlieper — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:28:49 -0500

Voters in New Jersey's three Clean Elections districts felt campaigns this year focused more on the issues, but the state has a long way to go to repair public trust in elected officials according to this new poll that takes the temperatures of New Jersey voters following the recent round of in-state elections.

Clean Elections Candidates Win in New Jersey

Katie Schlieper — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:40:59 -0500

Many Clean Elections candidates in New Jersey have a reason to celebrate today after yesterday's elections. In the three districts where candidates were eligible to participate in the state's Clean Elections pilot program, all of the winning candidates ran using the system.

Corruption Arrests in New Jersey

Katie Schlieper — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:40:39 -0500

Eleven New Jersey officials were arrested today in connection with a sprawling bribery investigation of roofing and insurance contracts. Several councilmen, mayors, Assemblymembers, and school board members are implicated in the the investigation.

National Momentum, State Success

Katie Schlieper — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 13:04:33 -0500

Tom Hester at Newsday notes that New Jersey's efforts to fight political corruption are starting to bear fruit with this year's successful Clean Elections pilot program. He places New Jersey's advances in the context of broader national momentum behind public financing by mentioning North Carolina's recent expansion of its public financing system to include some Council of State races, and Alaska's efforts behind a ballot initiative.

New Jersey Program a Success

Katie Schlieper — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:45:08 -0500

Excellent news. It looks like New Jersey will definitely see another round of its Clean Elections pilot program after great success this year in the three districts that participated. Fifteen of the twenty eligible candidates are running Clean and the state is that much closer to a full-fledged program that will offer the opportunity to run with public financing to candidates statewide.

Positive New Jersey Coverage

Katie Schlieper — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:37:05 -0500

The Trenton Times has provided ample coverage of New Jersey's Clean Elections pilot project this year, and contributes another editorial in support of the project and its potential expansion today. This follows their publication Sunday of a letter to editor by our National Campaigns Director, and Roosevelt, NJ resident, David Donnelly clearing up misconceptions about Clean Elections published in an earlier opinion piece.

Good Coverage in New Jersey

Katie Schlieper — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 14:16:32 -0500

New Jersey's well into the second cycle of its Clean Elections pilot project in three legislative districts and the local newspapers are doing a good job about covering the qualifying process for candidates, and getting the word out about the Clean Elections programs.

New Jersey Candidates Go Clean

Katie Schlieper — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:58:28 -0500

Cool article from New Jersey on the candidates participating in this year's three-district Clean Elections pilot program, who are learning the ins and outs of running the Clean Elections way. Though the article quips they're "being forced to run real door-to-door, grass-roots campaigns" it sounds like most are enjoying the challenge.

Edwards Reiterates Support

Katie Schlieper — Thu, 24 May 2007 12:12:21 -0500

At a campaign stop in Montclair, New Jersey presidential candidate John Edwards (D) reiterated his support for public financing of elections.