Clean election
a real success
To the editor:
When you ask most voters if campaign contributions are a driving force in political corruption, the answer is yes. That’s why I am enthusiastic about taking part in the clean elections pilot program that focuses on greater voter participation to bring about public financing.
As the Democratic Party nominee for state Senate and first-time candidate, the clean elections program has afforded me with the amazing opportunity to directly reach out to my would-be constituents.
The mission of the clean elections is twofold: to replace special interests in elections with greater public interest, and to encourage non-traditional candidates to enter into the electoral process. The clean elections program has been a wonderful tool for me as I strive to be the first Asian-American woman in the Senate. From going door-to-door to house parties to reaching out to friends and neighbors, I have met with an extraordinary cross-section of voters that I might not have if I were forced to fundraise in the "traditional" way. The support from every corner of the district has been extremely encouraging.
Now that my running mates, Assemblywoman Linda Greenstein, Wayne DeAngelo and I have qualified under the clean elections program, we look forward to the coming months. Our campaign will highlight our years of public service and commitment to the 14th District and the state. We will communicate directly with voters and focus on meeting as many families as possible leading up to Election Day.
I encourage voters to take part in the clean elections program to send a strong voice to Trenton that they, not the special interests, control their choice for state legislators.
Seema Singh
Democratic candidate
State Senate
14th District

