The North Carolina Voters for Clean Elections

[Democracy North Carolina is a proud partner group of this coalition. Click here for a link to the NCVCE website.]

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 North Carolina by enacting a voluntary public financing program for state-level candidates who earn the public's trust. A Clean Election program would encourage candidates to reject all special-interest donations and rely solely on voters for their support. This program has been enacted and utilized in Maine and Arizona by over 150 Republicans, Democrats, and Independents.

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 - AFL-CIO
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
P.O. Box 10402
Raleigh, NC 27605
Phone: 919-933-8583
website: www.ncvce.org