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Statewide initiative would restore Alaska campaign finance limits

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State Government,Campaign Finance Laws,Citizens Against Money In Politics

Alaska's latest campaign finance limits were struck down three years ago by federal judges. Citizens Against Money in Politics hopes to create new ones.

Citizens Against Money in PoliticsJus Tavcar, a volunteer coordinator with CAMP, said most Alaskans want some form of limits.

The 9th Circuit’s decision in Thompson v. Hebdon struck down a $500-per-year contribution limit on Alaska legislative races, saying it restricted free speech. The court provided a road map to reconfigure campaign limits so they are adjusted for inflation, but the state LegislatureSo, candidates today can now receive unlimited direct donations from anyone, even outside of Alaska.

“The initiative updates the prior limits to be in line with inflation, and then the caps will be automatically adjusted every 10 years so they remain constitutional and they will move from per campaign limits instead of per year limit,” he said.

 

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