缅因州选民支持一项宪法修正案,以限制政治开支,减少选举中的黑钱。
Maine voters back a constitutional amendment to limit political spending and reduce dark money in elections.
缅因州人越来越支持一项宪法修正案,以限制政治支出并减少黑金在州选举中的影响力,这主要是因为人们担心自1976年以来最高法院的裁决使富有的捐赠者能够左右选举结果。
Mainers are increasingly backing a constitutional amendment to limit political spending and reduce dark money’s influence in state elections, driven by concerns that Supreme Court rulings since 1976 have enabled wealthy donors to sway outcomes.
82%的选民将金钱视为对公平选举的威胁, 维权者认为修正案将恢复各州和国会施加合理支出限制的能力。
With 82% of voters viewing money as a threat to fair elections, advocates say the amendment would restore states’ and Congress’s ability to impose reasonable spending limits.
有23个州表示支持批准,而缅因州国会代表团是这项措施的共同提案国,敦促居民与其代表接触,推动改革。
Twenty-three states have signaled support for ratification, and Maine’s congressional delegation has co-sponsored the measure, urging residents to engage with their representatives to advance reform.