Money in Politics

Money in Politics

Support campaign finance/MIP regulations that enhances political equality for all citizens, ensures transparency, protects representative democracy from distortion by undisclosed contributions and big money, and combats corruption and undue influenced in government. Support campaign spending that is restricted but not banned. Supports public financing, full disclosure, abolishing SuperPACs, and creating an effective enforcement agency.

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Action Alerts

Action Alerts

Key legislation discussed with our Spokane area legislators or connect to

League of Women Voters

Issues for Emphasis are adopted by our grassroots members during our biennial Convention.

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Action Alerts

Act now! We anticipate a vote on CAMPAIGN FINANCE OMNIBUS BILL by Saturday night. Connecticut’s Citizens Election Program is a voluntary program which provides clean elections financing to qualified candidates for statewide offices and the General Assembly. The existing text of the bill contains one extremely problematic provision that would place any online expenditures beyond the reach of the CEP program. Contact your Senator and let them know we cannot let that happen.

League of Women Voters
Event Date: 
May 22 2023 07:00 pm

The League of Women Voters of Virginia will be holding pre Convention Caucuses for delegates, observers and all members of the LWV of Virginia. These events will be virtual to allow everyone the opportunity to participate.

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News

Something particularly dreadful is happening in Alachua Co about the single-member district ballot initiative. There is an aggressive misinformation campaign going to convince Black voters that local Black leaders and the NAACP are in favor of single districts. The opposite is true.

Event Date: 
Oct 07 2022 12:00 pm
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ZOOM

Join us for the Hot Topic - Buying Elections: What You Should Know About Campaign Finance on Friday, October 7, 2022 at Noon via Zoom.

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News

Senate Fails to Enact DISCLOSE Act

by Shannon Augustus

Money in Politics

Action Alerts

This week, the Senate will start to debate how dark money will impact our elections. The Senate must pass the DISCLOSE Act.

Money and Politics
Blog Post

How Citizen's United Will Affect the 2022 Midterms
LWVUS Blog / Last Updated: January 21, 2022
By: Lilly McGee

Money in Politics

The League's Position

Statement of Position on Campaign Finance, as announced by the National Board, April 2016

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