Published: March 12th, 2008 12:40 AM
Last Modified: March 12th, 2008 12:40 AM
JUNEAU -- The Clean Elections initiative for state funding of political campaigns will be on the Aug. 26 primary election ballot.
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Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell determined Tuesday that it qualifies with enough valid signatures.
The initiative would let candidates for state political office opt for publicly funded campaigns.
It would reduce the influence of special interests and wealthy donors, according to Alaskans for Clean Elections, which advocates the initiative.
Candidates who agree to forgo most private donations -- and are able to get a minimum number of $5 donations to show they have solid support -- would get a limited amount of state money to run for office.
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