California's Proposition 4 Would Allow Statewide Public Financing of Political Campaigns

Prop. 4: Will California allow public campaign financing for state, local candidates?

Prop. 4 would allow the state and most local governments to set up public campaign financing if they choose to. Supporters say it would curb private money in politics and diversify the pool of candidates. Critics doubt its effectiveness and say taxpayers should not subsidize campaigns.

California's Proposition 4 would allow statewide public financing of political campaigns

California voters are set to decide on Proposition 4, which would let local governments establish public financing for candidates for political office. If passed, the initiative would fund portions of campaigns of candidates for state and local office with taxpayer dollars.