The average margin of victory is smaller and incumbents are less likely to be re-elected. There is a way to make our elections better. Check the box. The public grants to candidates funded by the income tax check-off reduce reliance on special interest money . Every dollar candidates receive in public financing to pay for campaign costs is a dollar they don t have to beg special interest groups and other private donors to give them.
Public financing keeps campaign spending in check.
Public financing leads to more choices for voters. Public financing of campaigns makes elections more competitive. Incumbents also are more likely to be re-elected in Wisconsin than in Minnesota.