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Election campaign donations of $5 to $250 will be matched by state: How will it work?

The 2024 elections in New York are set to experience a significant shift as the state implements a new system of public campaign financing.


Joanna Zdanys, senior counsel at the Brennan Center for Justice’s Democracy Program, opined that the new system will reconfigure an electoral landscape traditionally influenced by affluent mega donors.

Under the new scheme, candidates for statewide and state legislative offices can qualify for matching funds for small donations between $5 and $250. The program gives preferential treatment to donations from within a candidate’s district.

To be eligible, candidates must meet certain fundraising goals, adhere to expenditure limits, and face an opponent in their election, whether it’s a special, primary, or general election. Zdanys asserts that the public financing model, which has been operational in New York City since 1988, will enhance constituent engagement, enabling more candidates to interact with voters rather than primarily soliciting campaign donations.



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