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.

Connecticut's VOTE411 Voter Guide is Live with a New Campaign Finance Feature to Empower Voters

Submitted by Connecticut in October 2024.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut announced that all Connecticut races for state and federal legislative offices have been published on VOTE411.org, the League’s one-stop-shop for nonpartisan election-related information. Voters will notice something new this year: a campaign finance feature providing voters with insights into the financial backers of federal candidates ahead of the 2024 elections.

Submitted by Torrance Area in August 2024.

Event Date:

09/24/2024 - 7:00pm

Event location:

Lomita Library Community Room

Join us on an educational event learning about how to avoid the pitfalls of misinformation and disinformation.

Location: Lomita Library Community Room

Tuesday September 24th 7:00pm

Submitted by Spokane Area in March 2021.

Action Alerts

Key legislation discussed with our Spokane area legislators or connect to

Issues for Emphasis are adopted by our grassroots members during Program Planning.

Biden's Out: What Does This Mean for the Election?

Submitted by Rhode Island in July 2024.

Blog Post

On July 21, 2024, President Biden announced he was standing down from running for reelection.

Submitted by Connecticut in June 2023.

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.

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in May 2023.

Event Date:

05/22/2023 - 7:00pm

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.

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2022.

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.

Buying Elections: What You Should Know About Campaign Finance

Submitted by The Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area in September 2022.

Event Date:

10/07/2022 - 12:00pm

Event location:

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.

Submitted by Orange Coast in September 2022.

News

Senate Fails to Enact DISCLOSE Act

by Shannon Augustus

My League Online
Serving LWV's Local Leagues

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Money in Politics

Money in Politics

Connecticut's VOTE411 Voter Guide is Live with a New Campaign Finance Feature to Empower Voters

Misinformation & Disinformation: What It Is and What To Do About It

Washington State Legislation - Legislation We Are Following in Spokane

Issues

Biden's Out: What Does This Mean for the Election?

Act Now to Protect the Citizen’s Election Program

LWV VA 41st Biennial Convention - Pre Convention Caucus: Money in Politics Study

'Blatantly false' mailer says Black leaders support GOP-led, single-member district referendum

Buying Elections: What You Should Know About Campaign Finance

LWVUS News September 22, 2022

Senate Fails to Enact DISCLOSE Act

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