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PRINCIPLES REGARDING CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND ELECTIONS

The American Medical Student Association:

1. SUPPORTS the concept of meaningful campaign finance reform. (2001)

2. SUPPORTS full or partial-public funding of elections and strict campaign limits that make it feasible for all Americans to have an equal voice. (2001)

3. CONDEMNS proposals that will raise limits to campaign contributions. (2001)

4. SUPPORTS a ban on soft money contributions. (2001)

5. SUPPORTS public funding on nonpartisan events to help increase voter turnout. (2001)

6. SUPPORTS federal and state election reforms that insure that every eligible American has the opportunity to have their vote counted in elections, including but not limited to: (2005)

a. The full investigation into and prosecution of groups and individuals involved in attempts at voter intimidation. (2005)

b. A requirement that all electronic voting systems have a voter-verified paper trail to insure the integrity of each vote. (2005)

c. The establishment of national standards for voter registration. (2005)

d. The full and proper funding of election agencies to insure the thorough training of all election workers regarding election laws and procedures. (2005)

e. Attempts to make voting more accessible to citizens by: (2005)

i. Encouraging the adoption of no-excuse absentee ballots or mail-in ballots.

ii. Expanding the hours of polling places and increasing early voting opportunities such as weekend voting hours.

iii. Declaring the day of a Presidential election a national holiday.