The Hardest-Working Paper in America | 
Thursday, May 9, 2024
HIREZ_Zdanys_Joanna_Bio_3608_x1_SL.0.jpeg

Joanna Zdanys

Senior Counsel, Elections and Government, Brennan Center for Justice

A woman seated at a table with ballots hands them out to two voters.
Democracy Solutions Project
Wealthy donors influence elections with their wallets. Small donor public financing would benefit everyday Americans.
More states and localities are adopting small donor matching. A growing body of evidence shows it can deepen voter engagement and counteract the influence of big money, a Brennan Center expert writes.
By Joanna Zdanys