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Campaign Finance: Observations on Public Financing Programs in Selected States and Localities
December 19, 2024
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:

Here are excerpts:

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Fast Facts

Most electoral campaigns are privately financed. But some states and localities offer programs through which candidates running for state or local offices can use public funds for their campaigns.

We reviewed 5 public financing programs. They all required candidates to collect a specific number of co . . .

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