# Proposition 4 explained: California voters could allow public funding for elections

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Proposition 4 would permit public financing for campaign elections in California, reversing a ban on such programs from the 1980s. Los Angeles is already one of a handful of charter cities in the state with these public funding programs. A yes on Proposition 4 would allow California state or local governments to publicly fund campaigns, rather than elected officials exclusively or largely relying on donations from special interests. LA Mayor Karen Bass drew attention to the city’s program while campaigning, calling on her supporters via social media to donate towards her re-election in this

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Created: 2026-10-22T19:22:22.700798+00:00

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