The Cherry Hill Courier Post sees plenty of reasons to expand and continue New Jersey's Clean Elections pilot program. This editorial argues that Clean Elections will help control campaign spending and encourage public trust in government and fuel voter participation.The Post takes particular issues with the control money has over who can be a competitive candidate for office:  Most of those record sums came from the same special-interest groups that continue to help decide, with their money, who will speak for New Jerseyans and for them. If asked, most legislators insist they are not influenced by big-money contributors. Yet, big money often decides if they can even run for office. New Jersey's campaign rules allow county political parties and legislative leaders to accept money from big donors, including those who benefit from government business. These county bosses and legislative leaders can also funnel money around the state to help or hurt candidates. It is nearly impossible for an independent candidate without major-party backing to win election. Clearly, donors put their money behind candidates who can do the most to promote or protect their interests. With major-party candidates chosen at party meetings well before a primary, bored voters have too little to do. The strong results from this year's pilot project districts mean the program will almost certainly be expanded for the next round of state elections; the question is how many more districts will have the opportunity to participate.