Money in Politics–In the Era of Donald Trump and Eric Adams

The Equal Democracy Project and Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School and the Ash Center at the Harvard Kennedy School invite you to a lunch discussion with Rick Schaffer (Board Chair) and Paul Ryan (Executive Director) of the New York City Campaign Finance Board for a discussion on money in politics in the era of Donald Trump and Eric Adams.

Lunch will be served.

Optional Pre-Readings and Resources

Ranked Choice Voting:

• FairVote’s Guide to Ranked Choice Voting
• FairVote’s Resource Page
• American Constitution Society article, “The Introduction of Ranked Choice Voting in New York City Elections,” by NYC Campaign Finance Board Chair Frederick P. Schaffer

Even Year Elections:

• Citizens Union Policy Report: Moving Municipal Elections to Even-Numbered Years
• NYC Campaign Finance Board 2022-23 Voter Analysis Report (pages 90-97)
• Citizens Union 2024 Memo Supporting NY State Legislation to Move NYC Elections to Even-Numbered Years
• UC San Diego Yankelovich Center Report: Big Cities – Tiny Votes? America’s Urban Voter Turnout

Open Primaries:

• Bipartisan Policy Center Report: The Effect of Open Primaries on Turnout and Representation
• The History of The Open Primaries Movement
• OpenPrimaries Resources

Event Details

Registration is required for this event. This event is in-person only and open to Harvard ID holders. Please register using your Harvard email address.

The Ash Center encourages individuals with disabilities to participate in its events. Should you wish to inquire about an accommodation, please contact our events team at info@ash.harvard.edu prior to the event.

Additional questions? Email the Ash Center events team at info@ash.harvard.edu.