In 2016, a report from the progressive think tank Demos found that most campaign dollars in local elections were coming from contributors who are white, male and high-income.

Democracy Dollars Can Make Every Voice Matter in Albuquerque’s Elections

Women of color are generally underrepresented as campaign donors even though they vote at high rates, according to research by progressive think tank Demos.

Baltimore’s campaign donors lack diversity across race, gender, and socioeconomic status. The Baltimore Fair Election Fund, designed with equity and community engagement at the forefront, can change that.

Campaign finance reforms help address the racial and economic injustices that continue to plague our democracy.

Why New York State must act now on climate justice and public financing of elections.

Our current system of campaign finance reform suppresses the political power of people of color and that lack of political power has had proven, lasting consequences.

The white, wealthy donor class that fuels Baltimore's elections

The marquee bill, which features improvements to voting, campaign finance, and ethics laws, addresses the deep political, racial, and economic inequalities that plague our democracy.

The study finds that Baltimore’s campaign funds are dominated by developers, businesses, PACs, and other special interests.