Fair Elections - Prop 15
The California Fair Elections Act (http://www.yesfairelections.org/it_works/) is based on a tried and true system that has been tested in seven states. In those states that have adopted fair elections systems:
Voter turnout has increased because citizens know their votes really matter; Elections have become more competitive as more candidates with more new ideas are able to run for office and win; Voters and candidates alike give high marks to fair elections because they mean issues, not campaign donations, are front and center.
It's Proven, It Makes a Difference, and Voters Want It Fair Elections are Working in 7 States Arizona, Connecticut, Maine, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Vermont have all adopted Fair Elections systems. Nearly 400 candidates in these seven states and in two cities were elected using only Fair Elections funding in their 2008 campaigns. Since public financing began in Arizona and Maine, elected officials have passed bi-partisan, ground breaking legislation that would not have been possible if they had to fear retribution from powerful special interests. More women and candidates of diverse backgrounds have been elected in these states.
Fair Elections Matter for the Issues You Care About Fair Elections reduce the influence of special interests so everyone's voice can be heard by our elected officials. That means we can finally make progress on the issues we care about, including: Health Care Education Environment and more... The California Fair Elections Act is the Change California Voters Want Like voters across the country, Californians want our elected officials focused on solving our problems, not raising money for their next campaign. A poll by Lake Research Partners showed that voters support the California Fair Elections Act by a nearly three to one ratio: 63% of likely voters said they'd vote Yes, with only 22% opposed. Solid majority support extends across all parties and regions of the state.
AARP American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) California Clean Money Campaign, California Common Cause, California Primary Care Association, California Nurses Association, Consumer Federation of California, Equal Justice Society, League of Women Voters of California, Sierra Club
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