]> http://www.publicampaign.org/node/34047 Comments for "How Clean Elections Works" en http://www.publicampaign.org/node/34047 <p>Clean Elections gives candidates the option to qualify for public funding to run their campaigns. While the specifics vary, typically a candidate must collect a set number of small qualifying contributions—usually $5—from people in their district. The number of signatures and contributions required varies according to the office sought. <br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br />If a candidate runs under the Clean Elections system and is outspent by a privately funded opponent, the law will typically provide a matching grant to the publicly funded candidate, up to a limit. Extra funding is also often available if there is independent spending against a candidate by an outside group or individual. <br /></p> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:20:37 +0000