Patrick Llewellyn
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Patrick Llewellyn
@pdllewellyn.bsky.social
Campaign finance lawyer @campaignlegal.org; former litigator @publiccitizen.bsky.social; iced coffee enthusiast. he/him/his
Seattle's Democracy Voucher Program remains a model for cities and states across the country that want to create campaign finance systems where being wealthy or knowing wealthy people is not a prerequisite for running for elected office, which is critical for a truly representative democracy.
August 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Public financing is a proven solution to the dominance of big money in our elections. These programs expand who is able to run for and win elected office and amplify the voices of the people being represented by those officials.

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What Is Public Financing? How Small-Dollar Democracy Combats Big-Money Elections
Public funding for campaigns comes with specific requirements that reinforce the principles of transparency, accountability and responsiveness, thereby maintaining the integrity of the program and the...
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August 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM