Protect Connecticut's Citizens' Election Program

Protect Connecticut's Citizens' Election Program

Last Thursday, Gov. Malloy vetoed a budget that would have eliminated the Citizens' Election Program (CEP), a voluntary program that allows full public financing to qualified political candidates and helps regular people run for office without relying on special interest money. Members of the legislature attempted to override the veto and kill the CEP, but because of grassroots action, were unsuccessful. Our representatives still need to understand how important this program is.

Since 2005, the Citizens' Election Program has made our elections more competitive and our legislature in Hartford more representative. Getting rid of this program would open the floodgates for special interests to seize power in Connecticut. The Citizens' Election Program is an example to be replicated across the county, not to be placed on the chopping block.

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To my State Legislator:

As a Connecticut voter, I'm urging you to only support a budget that preserves and fully funds the Citizens' Election Program.

Since its establishment in 2005, the Citizens' Election Program has helped ensure more competitive elections, and a more diverse and representative legislature in Hartford. The CEP sets an example for the whole nation to follow – and rolling it back now would take our state in the wrong direction.

Getting rid of the program would open the floodgates for special interests to seize power in Connecticut. I urge you to ensure that the CEP is protected and fully funded in any budget being considered.

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