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“We have all seen how the influx of big money distorts our agenda, limits competition, and undermines democracy. With Fair Elections, the power rests with voters, not special interests.”
- Bill BradleyFormer Senator from New Jersey
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Recent Press Releases
ACR Speaks Out About Public Funding in New York State
Friday, May 10th, 2013
ACR supports voluntary public funding of elections through a system which encourages candidates to rely on small donations from a large number of supporters, provides matching funds to maximize the impact of small donations, requires full disclosure of money spent to influence elections, has reasonable contribution limits and provides each eligible candidate with the resources necessary to run an effective, competitive and winning campaign.
The Passing of Bob Edgar
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
All of us at Americans for Campaign Reform are shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our friend and colleague Bob Edgar, President of Common Cause. Bob was a true public servant who dedicated his life to making our democracy more responsive to everyone.
Congressman Larson Announces Introduction Of Legislation Aimed At Ridding Campaigns Of Big Money Influence
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
On January 15, four members of the Task Force on Election Reform, led by Congressman John Larson (D-CT) introduced three campaign-finance reform bills aimed at empowering small donors, reducing the influence of well-financed special interests and encouraging candidates to spend time with their constituents, as opposed to spending time with those who can write or raise the biggest checks.
Reform Groups Urge Senators to Oppose Efforts to Restore Party Soft Money or Increase Party Contribution Limits
Thursday, January 17th, 2013
On January 17, 2013, a letter was sent to Senators and Representatives urging them to oppose efforts to restore the party soft money system or increase party contribution limits.
The reform groups include Americans for Campaign Reform, Brennan Center for Justice, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, Common Cause, Democracy 21, Demos, League of Women Voters, Public Citizen and U.S. PIRG.
ACR Fights Efforts To Repeal Presidential Public Funding
Wednesday, September 19th, 2012
The enclosed letter was sent by reform groups yesterday urging House members to oppose the Cole bill, H.R. 5912, scheduled to be on the suspension calendar today.
The reform groups include Americans for Campaign Reform, Brennan Center for Justice, the Campaign Legal Center, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, Common Cause, Democracy 21, League of Women Voters and Public Citizen.
The Cole bill would repeal public funding of national conventions. The letter states that the reform groups “oppose this legislation and its piecemeal approach to dealing with convention financing.”
Americans for Campaign Reform Names Larry Noble President and CEO
Wednesday, August 15th, 2012
Americans for Campaign Reform (ACR), a bi-partisan advocate for public funding of federal elections, has announced that Lawrence M. Noble will serve as the organization’s President and CEO. Noble replaces ACR Founder John Rauh, who will continue to be actively involved with ACR and will remain Chairman of the Board.
ACR Chairs urge for passage of DISCLOSE 2012 Act in the US Senate
Thursday, July 12th, 2012
In a letter sent to every US Senator, Bill Bradley, Bob Kerrey, Warren Rudman and Al Simpson write, “This transparency enables the electorate to make informed decisions and give proper weight to different speakers and messages. It is time for Congress to enact legislation that implements this important principle.”
John Rauh Speaks At Dartmouth
Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
ACR Founder and CEO Emphasizes Importance of Public Funding in Wide Ranging Speech (Hanover, NH) Americans for Campaign Reform Founder and CEO John Rauh made a passionate argument for voluntary public funding of federal elections during a presentation hosted by the esteemed ILEAD program at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. During his talk, Rauh acknowledged [...]
ACR Urges Support of Disclose Bill In The US Senate
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
There is no legitimate policy or constitutional grounds on which to oppose the DISCLOSE Act. We strongly urge Senators to support the new DISCLOSE Act and to take all necessary steps to promptly enact the legislation.
ACR Co-Chair Bob Kerrey joins New York public funding effort
Monday, February 27th, 2012
New York Leadership for Accountable Government (NY LEAD) today announced that several new and prominent members have added their names to a growing list of New Yorker’s who are demanding comprehensive reform to the way elections are funded in the Empire State. Former Nebraska Senator and Governor Bob Kerrey, along with Danny Meyer, Charles Myers and Frank Selvaggi have joined NY LEAD to advocate for campaign finance reform in order to restore fairness and integrity to New York’s political process.