Voter-Owned Elections in North Carolina: Public Financing of Campaigns

Public financing of elections in North Carolina became a topic of discussion and debate in the recent election year and will likely continue to be on the state’s political radar screen. This article looks at the pros and the cons of public financing and examines the evolution of publicly funded elections across the nation. It summarizes the history of public financing in North Carolina, explores future directions, and identifies lessons from other states relevant to North Carolina policy makers.