Wisconsin Amendment Banning Private Funding of Elections

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Wisconsin voters approved an amendment banning private funding of elections in the swing state. The amendment passed with a 54.4% to 45.6% vote. The amendment also mandates that only designated election officials can perform tasks related to elections. This comes after the Center for Technology and Civic Life gave over $10 million in grants in Wisconsin in the 2020 election. Former President Donald Trump encouraged voters to vote for the ban on private funding.

Key Points

  • Wisconsin voters approved an amendment banning private funding of elections
  • The amendment also mandates that only designated election officials can perform tasks related to elections
  • Center for Technology and Civic Life gave over $10 million in grants in Wisconsin in the 2020 election
  • Former President Donald Trump encouraged voters to vote for the ban on private funding

Pros

  • Secures elections from potential influence of out-of-state billionaires
  • Promotes election integrity by limiting private funding

Cons

  • Limiting funding may affect resources available for election campaigns