Common Cause Hails Chicago Vote to Rein In Big Money in Politics
Via Common Cause
As they made their choices in the most expensive mayoral election in the city’s history, Chicagoans also pleaded for relief from big money’s dominance of local and state politics, Common Cause said tonight.
With over 80 percent of precincts reporting, the Fair Elections Illinois ballot initiative appeared headed for overwhelming approval, with 79 percent support. It calls on the City Council and the state legislature to approve and implement small donor matching fund systems to finance future campaigns for local and state offices.
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