Rhode Island § 17-25-18 § 17-25-18. Public financing of election campaigns — General purpose.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 17-25-18 — § 17-25-18. Public financing of election campaigns — General purpose.

Rhode Island § 17-25-18

Title 17Elections

Ch. 17-25Rhode Island Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Reporting

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-18 (2026).

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§ 17-25-18. Public financing of election campaigns — General purpose.
Whereas, the general assembly finds that the cost of running for statewide office
            has risen over the last decade at a rate far in excess of the increase in the cost
            of living; and
         
Whereas, the general assembly finds that the need to raise ever larger sums of money
            to effectively compete for general office threatens the essence of our democratic
            system by excluding many well qualified candidates; and
         
Whereas, the general assembly finds that the candidate's need to raise large sums
            of money can result in dispropor

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§ 17-25-18. Public financing of election campaigns — General purpose.

Whereas, the general assembly finds that the cost of running for statewide office has risen over the last decade at a rate far in excess of the increase in the cost of living; and

Whereas, the general assembly finds that the need to raise ever larger sums of money to effectively compete for general office threatens the essence of our democratic system by excluding many well qualified candidates; and

Whereas, the general assembly finds that the candidate's need to raise large sums of money can result in disproportionate and inappropriate influence being obtained by those who possess the financial ability to make large contributions to campaigns; and

Whereas, the general assembly finds that the state cannot impose limitations on the amount of private funds raised and expended for election purposes by a candidate unless it provides for at least partial public financing of campaigns;

Therefore, the general assembly determines that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the state to provide public financing to qualified candidates for general office.