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We deserve a government that is accountable to all of us, not just wealthy and corporate donors.

Small-Donor Matching Programs:

  • Encourage civic participation
  • Keep big money out
  • Elevate the voices of everyday people
  • Make government more accountable to the people
  • Expand opportunities to run for office.
70%

of Marylander voters
support fair elections

Fair Elections at Work in Maryland!

There is tremendous excitement building for citizen-funded elections at the local, state, and federal levels and Maryland is a leader in advancing these small donor funded election programs!

2014
Montgomery County becomes the first to establish program
2016
Nov 2016
Howard County voters approve county charter amendment to allow for creation of program
2017
Howard County Council overrides veto and establishes second program
2018
Prince George’s County Council established third program in the state
2018
Nov 2018
Baltimore City voters approve city charter amendment to allow for creation of program
2019
Baltimore City Council establish fourth program in state
2020
Nov 2020
Baltimore County voters approve charter amendment and is on path to creating program