California has a chance to make elections about ideas, not money — but the clock is ticking. The California Fair Elections Act (SB 42) is on Governor Newsom's desk!

Last year, billionaires spent $2.6 billion to influence elections nationwide — drowning out the voices of everyday voters. Across the country, 14 states and 26 municipalities already have public financing systems that let voters fight back. These systems:

• Empower voters: Put people’s voices ahead of big donors.
• Help candidates compete: Give every qualified candidate a fair shot — even against billionaire‑backed opponents.
• Refocus officials' time: Let officials spend more time serving the public, not chasing Big Money.

Seattle voters just reaffirmed their popular Democracy Voucher program, underscoring that public financing works and is popular in practice.

California is up next: The California Fair Elections Act, SB 42, will place a measure on the November 2026 ballot. It will let voters decide to repeal the ban on public financing of campaigns so any local government — and the state itself — can amplify the voices of everyday voters and ensure elections are won, not bought!

Huge News! California Governor Gavin Newsom just signed SB 42 to put the California Fair Elections Act on the ballot!

IF YOU LIVE IN CALIFORNIA: SIGN THE PETITION to thank Governor Newsom for signing SB 42 and urging him to help it pass on the ballot! The petition drafts a message you can edit before we send for you.

IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE CALIFORNIA: SIGN THE PETITION to show national support for SB 42! The petition will also draft a message for you to send to YOUR governor, urging them to support public financing of campaigns in your state.

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