| About Matching Funds: The New York State Public Campaign Finance Program was voted into law in April 2020 with amendments and program structure changes passed in June 2023. The system, which covers statewide and state legislative offices, began allowing participation for state legislative candidates in the 2024 election cycle and for statewide offices in the 2026 election cycle.
Purpose: The purpose of the program is to increase the influence of small donors and reduce reliance on large contributions. It helps candidates of modest economic means to run for office. Candidates must reach a specific threshold of dollars raised from a specified minimum number of donors within the district to qualify for matching funds.
Threshold to Qualify: Sarah Wolcott’s campaign must raise at least $4,000 from at least 75 in-district individuals to qualify for PCF funding. NY Assembly District 139 includes all of Genesee and Orleans counties, along with portions of Monroe and Erie counties.
Matching ratios: Contributions between $5 and $250 will be matched as follows when the Wolcott campaign reaches $4,000 from 75 donors: |
