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Voters Overwhelmingly Support Spending Limits, Disclosure, Ethics Enforcer

6/5/2026

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The Brennan Center for Justice poll of 2,000 voters shows 79% support an amendment to limit election spending.
85% favor mandatory disclosure of campaign contributions, with 88% of Democrats and 85% of Republicans backing it.
Support reaches 81% for a new federal ethics enforcer and 69% for limiting the president’s pardon power.
Respondent Michael Waldman said voters see corruption as a root cause of government unresponsiveness to housing affordability.

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The Brennan Center for Justice poll of 2,000 voters shows 79% support an amendment to limit election spending.
85% favor mandatory disclosure of campaign contributions, with 88% of Democrats and 85% of Republicans backing it.
Support reaches 81% for a new federal ethics enforcer and 69% for limiting the president’s pardon power.
Respondent Michael Waldman said voters see corruption as a root cause of government unresponsiveness to housing affordability.