Fair Election Reform Legislation Introduced in Senate

The Fair Elections Now Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate yesterday by Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and 23 cosponsors.

The legislation will reduce the influence of big-money donors and special interests by establishing a voluntary system of public financing for Senate candidates. This will strengthen the voice of small donors and ordinary Americans and end the stranglehold that big money has on our democracy.

CWA President Chris Shelton said, "Our current political process enables Wall Street and the 1 percent to dominate elections at every level and impose their policies on ordinary Americans. The Fair Elections Now Act is a good step toward restoring some faith in our political system by restoring the voice of small donors. We need congressional action now, to defend the voice and vote of all Americans."

CWA and allies are fighting for fair election financing and to safeguard and expand voting rights.