How we do elections matters

Aggregate Effects of Large-Scale Campaigns on Voter Turnout | Political Science Research and Methods

Aggregate Effects of Large-Scale Campaigns on Voter Turnout - Volume 6 Issue 4

How we do elections matters

As long as we have unregulated and unlimited money in political campaigns, the decisions made in Washington, D.C., and in Augusta will disproportionately favor the interests of the few over the needs of the many.

Political campaigns should have limits on spending

Around $16 billion was spent on the political campaigns of 2024, making it one of the most expensive election years in U.S. history. This level of spending is wasteful and harms the government’s credibility. U.S. elections have been growing more expensive for years as candidates look to spread their message farther than their opponents through advertising, yard signs and posters. Money is also spent hiring campaign staffers for various important…