The League's Position
Statement of Position on Campaign Finance, as announced by the National Board, April 2016
The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that the methods of financing political campaigns should:
Enhance political equality for all citizens; ensure maximum participation by citizens in the poltical process; protect representative democracy from being distorted by big spending in election campaigns; provide voters sufficient information about candidates and campaign
to make informed choices; ensure transparency and the public's right to know who is using money to influence elections; enable candidates to compete quitabcczxzxly for public office; ensure that candidates have sufficient funds to communicate their messages to the public; and combat corruption and undue influence in government.
To read the entire position, go to Impact on Issues: A Guide to Public Policy Positions, 2024-2026.
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Voters Not Politicians - Campaign Finance Reform
Click here for information about VNP efforts.
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Michigan Campaign Finance Network
The Michigan Campaign Finance Network (MCFN) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that
seeks to shine the brightest light possible on the role of money in Michigan politics.
Other Resources
Wayne County Campaign Finance System
Secretary of State Campaign Finance Disclosure
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"Michigan Lawmakers Have Chance to Shine Light on Secret Perks They Receive" by Craig Mauger, Detroit News, 7/6/23
[Craig Mauger is a former Executive Director of Michigan Campaign Finance Network (MCFN)]
Read here.
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