1. United States
2. Tenn.
3. Letter

Campaign finance reform is crucial to protect the integrity of our elections and ensure they reflect the will of the people, not the interests of wealthy donors or corporations. The proposed constitutional amendment would empower Congress and states to regulate the raising and spending of money in elections, distinguishing between individuals and artificial entities like corporations. This helps level the playing field and prevents elections from being unduly influenced by deep-pocketed special interests. The text states that "Congress and the States may regulate and set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections." This amendment would curtail the ability of wealthy individuals, corporations, and special interest groups to essentially buy political influence through unbridled campaign spending. At the same time, it preserves freedom of the press protections. Reasonable limits on campaign finance are vital to upholding core democratic principles of political equality and self-government. Passing this amendment would be a significant step towards getting money out of politics and restoring faith in our electoral system. I urge you to support this much-needed reform to ensure our elections truly represent the interests of all Americans, not just the monied elite.