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Jennifer A. Heerwig with Alan Durning: 3 Big Ways Democracy Vouchers Changed Seattle’s Elections
In 2015, Seattleites overwhelmingly approved a new way for their city to reduce the influence of big money interests in elections— Democracy Vouchers, publicly financed vouchers for voters to donate to local candidates. The reform drew national attention, and the city’s elections now attract a broader and more diverse pool of both donors and candidates, even as the Emerald City continues to grapple with inequality.
As Seattle soon decides whether to reauthorize the program’s funding, Democracy Vouchers are at a crossroads. Have they improved racial and socioeconomic inclusion in elections? And will Seattle’s momentum spark a broader movement for campaign finance reform?
Join Dr. Jen Heerwig, author of the newly released Democracy Vouchers and the Promise of Fairer Elections in Seattle, in conversation with Sightline Institute’s Alan Durning, about the impact of this innovative program.
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