Public financing of election campaigns updated for 2026
In advance of the 2026 state elections, the budget made changes to the state's system of public financing of election campaigns.
Public financing reshapes state legislative fundraising
A report by the Brennan Center found that matching local political contributions had a big impact on fundraising behavior.
Chatting with the head of NYC’s campaign finance program
NYC Campaign Finance Board leader Paul Ryan compares the state's public financing program to the system in New York City.
State’s nascent campaign financing system eyed for changes (again)
Senate Democrats from across the political spectrum are backing a new effort to overhaul the state's campaign finance program.
Legislative candidates sign up for public campaign financing
New York State Board of Elections spokesperson Kathleen McGrath explains the state's public campaign finance program.
Nascent public election financing at risk of being undermined
Good government reformers are opposed to proposed changes to the state's public financing of election campaigns.
Public financing could alter election fundraising habits in New York
The Brennan Center's Ian Vandewalker explains how New York will match small-dollar, in-district political contributions.
