Jay Nixon on Government Reform Missouri Democratic Governor

Re-institute strict campaign contribution limits

Each time a wealthy individual or business or special interest sends a check for $20,000 or $100,000 to a candidate, the public's trust erodes a little bit more. I've led the fight for campaign contribution limits for many years. As Attorney General, I stood before the U.S. Supreme Court and successfully argued in support of Missouri's contribution limits. And as Governor, I stood before you every year and made the case for them.

This year, if the Legislature does not send a campaign contribution limit bill to my desk, I will do everything in my power to get it on the ballot and make sure it passes. The people of Missouri have voiced their opinion on this matter already at the ballot box and their support for contribution limits was overwhelming.

Will balance Missouri budget & keep AAA bond rating

Free TV to candidates who agree to campaign spending limits

Nixon indicates support of the following principles concerning campaign finance reform:
• Strengthen and enforce legislation that encourages full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information.
• Provide free or low-cost television advertising to candidates who agree to voluntary campaign spending limits.
• Ban the unregulated campaign contributions known as soft money.
• Prohibit non-U.S. citizens from making contributions to federal campaigns.