Citizens' Election Program: A New Kind of Politics

Connecticut Common Cause interveiwed 12 candidates concerning their participation in the Citizens Election Program in the 2008 general election. 

Report (PDF, 299K)

Connecticut demands special session

In a post-session survey of Connecticut voters, a poll commissioned Connecticut Common Cause and Connecticut Citizen Action Group found that 63 percent believe there should be a special session for campaign finance reform. 

Release and report (PDF, 252K)

Public supports Clean Elections

Connecticut Common Cause and Connecticut Citizen Action Group commissioned a survey of Connecticut voters on their support for Clean Elections, also known as the public financing of political campaigns. The results are not suprising -- 78 percent of the state supports changes to address the problems of money in politics.  

Report (PDF, 103K)

Stop the Raids on the Citizens Election Fund!

Join us in telling Governor Rell, your State Senator and Representative to stop the raids on the Citizens Election Fund. It is only with your participation and action that Connecticut Common Cause can continue to hold power accountable and ensure that our lawmakers do the right thing.

With your help, we will continue the fight to protect the Citizens Election Program and preserve a cleaner and more transparent state government.

Click here to take action today!