Program Overview


Public Campaign Finance Program

The New York State Public Campaign Finance Program provides candidates running for statewide or state legislative office the ability to qualify for public matching funds based on small donations from residents in their district. The Program began on November 9, 2022.

 


Eligible Offices

The Public Campaign Finance Program is available to candidates running for the following statewide and state legislative offices in New York State.

TypeOffice
StatewideGovernor/Lieutenant Governor
State Attorney General 
State Comptroller
State LegislativeState Senate 
State Assembly