Approved by Denver voters in November 2018, the Fair Elections Fund provides public matching funds to candidates for municipal offices. The fund matches donations of $50 or less at a 9-to-1 ratio for candidates who agree to raise money in lower amounts and take contributions only from individuals and small donor committees.
Information on which candidates have filed to participate in the Fair Elections Fund for the 2027 election cycle can be found on the Candidate and Initiative Tracker.
Fair Elections Fund candidates must fill out their intent to seek certification through their SearchLight Denver account. Read the Campaign Finance Manual(PDF, 1MB) for more details.
Candidates must also participate in required debates. Get information on the current debate schedule and how to become a debate sponsor:
Fair Elections Fund Debates