Find our current ballot initiative campaign below.

California Fair Elections Act (2026)

In February 2026, the League of Women Voters of California, California Clean Money Action Fund, and California Common Cause officially launched the campaign for the California Fair Elections Act, which will appear on the November 2026 ballot. This landmark measure will lift the ban on public campaign financing in California and help ensure that everyday Californians, not just wealthy special interests, have a meaningful voice in our elections.

For decades, the League has fought to reduce the undue influence of money in politics. The California Fair Elections Act represents one of the most significant opportunities in a generation to make our elections more transparent, more competitive, and more accountable to voters. By empowering small-dollar donors and reducing the influence of large special interests, this act ensures that our elected officials are accountable to the voters they represent, not just wealthy campaign contributors.

Public financing also opens the playing field to more candidates who reflect the full diversity of California. When Latino, Asian American, and Black Californians, who make up nearly two-thirds of our population, have candidates on the ballot who speak to their lives and concerns, they have more reason to engage and turn out to vote.

CFEA Fact Sheet

Our detailed fact sheet covers:

• Lifting the Ban: How the act removes the current prohibition on public financing of campaigns.
• Accountability: Strict taxpayer safeguards, spending limits, and transparency requirements.
• Empowering Voters: The impact of amplifying small-dollar donations to reduce the influence of large special interests.