Elections Passed General Election
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PEAPAC Recommends: NO

Limits political speech and dialogue; speech is powerful and necessary for godly change.

Summary

Establishes limits on campaign contributions and expenditures (statutory measure paired with M46).

Biblical Reasoning

Speech is arguably the most powerful weapon in the world. Speech is what God used to bring the world into existence. The use of our speech to spread the good news of Christ’s Lordship is what changes men’s hearts and lives. When men change, the cultures they produce change. Godly speech brings about the betterment of the world.

As Christians, we are beginning to find our political “voice.” But this Measure would severely limit the amount of money we can use individually and jointly to speak the implications of God’s Word into this part of our world.

Election Results

53%
47%
YesNo

Voters approved campaign finance limits (53% Yes), but they were held in abeyance because Measure 46 failed.

Full PEAPAC Analysis

PEAPAC Explanation: This companion Measure to Measure 46, would impose a number of limits on campaign spending, and mandate new reporting requirements.

PEAPAC Comment: Speech is arguably the most powerful weapon in the world. Speech is what God used to bring the world into existence. The use of our speech to spread the good news of Christ’s Lordship is what changes men’s hearts and lives. When men change, the cultures they produce change. Godly speech brings about the betterment of the world. Dialogue is a very important aspect of speech. When dialogue flows, better ideas and understanding flow as well. This is true in the political arena as well. The free flow of political speech results in a better understanding of candidates and measures we vote on. Conversely, when speech is hindered, our information is reduced and we make bad political decisions.

Measure 47 would place a stranglehold on various forms of political speech. As Christians, we are beginning to find our political “voice.” But this Measure would severely limit the amount of money we can use individually and jointly to speak the implications of God’s Word into this part of our world. The end result is diminished political speech, and diminished dialogue about the complex issues of our day. We therefore strongly urge a NO vote on Measure 47

Related Measures

Measure 46 (2006) — Companion measure allowing laws regulating campaign contributions. View →

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