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Why does NCVCE exist?
North Carolina Voters for Clean Elections (NCVCE) is the coordinating body for
a growing number of organizations concerned about the harmful effects of the
current campaign financing system on our lives and our democracy. The
skyrocketing cost of elections stops many qualified people from running for
office and traps many who do run in an almost endless chase for campaign money.
This money-chase gives wealthy donors too much influence, burdens taxpayers
with the high cost of special favors, and makes citizens cynical about the
value of their vote.
What is NCVCE's
#1 goal?
NCVCE seeks to improve the vitality of democracy in
How would the Clean Election program
work?
Candidates could receive a competitive amount of campaign money from a public
fund if they meet these public-trust qualifications: (1) show broad support by
collecting a set number of signatures and donations under $75 from voters in
the district; (2) agree to strict spending limits; and (3) refuse to accept any
money except the small qualifying donations and public funds.
Who are the Allies and Affiliates of
NCVCE?
AARP of North Carolina
American Association of University Women of NC
American Postal Workers Union-NC
Association of Early Childhood Professionals
Baptist State Convention of NC-Council on
Christian Life and Public Affairs
Black Workers for Justice
Brunswick Environmental Action Team
Church Women United
Common Cause of North Carolina
Common Sense Foundation
Conservation Council of North Carolina
Covenant with North Carolina's Children
Democracy North Carolina
Environmental Defense
Federation of Business & Professional Women/NC
Friends of Residents in Long-Term Care
League of Women Voters - North Carolina
NAACP of North Carolina
National Association of Social Workers - NC
New River Foundation
North Carolina Association of Educators
North Carolina Center for Voter Education
North Carolina Coastal Federation
North Carolina Consumer Council
North Carolina Council of Churches
North Carolina Fair Share
NC Health Access Coalition
North Carolina Justice & Community Development Center
North Carolina Public Interest Research Group
Presbytery of New Hope
Pro-Democracy Nexus
Self-Help Credit Union
Southern Piedmont Central Labor Council -
Student Environmental Action Coalition
SURGE - Students United for a Responsible Global Environment
Taxpayers for Accountable Government
United Holy Church of America
United Methodist Church, NC Conference, Board of Church and Society
Western North Carolina Alliance
Advisors include former U.S. Senator
Robert Morgan, Gov. Holshouser's former Secretary of
Administration William Bondurant, former Speaker Pro Tem Marie Colton, and many
others.
How is NCVCE managed?
Through a board of directors and executive committee, NCVCE coordinates public
education and lobbying activities with its partner organizations and with
community leaders across the state. Members of the board of directors are drawn
from groups and advisors who endorse Clean Elections reform.
For
more information on NCVCE contact their office at:
North
Carolina Voters for Clean Elections
Phone:
website: www.ncvce.org