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Small Donor Matching Funds: The NYC Election Experience
BookmarkThis report describes New York City's public campaign financing system that provides campaign financing for Mayor, Comptroller, Public Advocate, Borough President, and City Council elections if a candidate agrees to expenditure limits. The system also has a multiple match function for small donations of up to $175, which supercharges the contributions at a six-to-one ratio. The report explains how the system works and its impact on the city's political environment.
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