Episode 648: Florida Voters Retain Public Funding of Elections, as Amendment 6 Repeal Fails to Reach 60% Constitutional Threshold

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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Nov. 11th, 2024
Florida Voters Retain Public Funding of Elections, as Amendment 6 Repeal Fails to Reach 60% Constitutional Threshold
In an election with few bright spots for democracy, Amendment 6, a repeal of Florida’s public funding of elections option, failed to reach its 60% constitutional threshold, with voters evenly split. Such small donor matching systems help candidates outside the political machine structure to compete, and can help limit special interest influence.
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Today’s Links

BallotPedia – Florida Amendment 6, Repeal of Public Financing for Statewide Campaigns Amendment (2024)
Florida Phoenix – Do FL voters want to repeal public financing of statewide elections for governor, Cabinet members?
Florida Div. of Elections – 2022 Public Campaign Financing Matching Funds Handbook
Florida Div. of Elections – Public Campaign Finance – Matching Funds Program
Florida Phoenix - Abortion funds carry on despite Amendment 4 loss
Brennan Center for Justice – Small Donor Public Financing Explained

Groups Taking Action:
Common Cause Florida, League of Women Voters FL, Equal Ground

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

• U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
  
  

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