Alexander Kaplan

Project: Drafting Statutory Language for a State "Contribution Voucher" Campaign Public Financing Program

Client: represent.us

Prior to pursuing his joint law-policy studies at Berkeley, Alexander Kaplan, JD/MPP '16, completed his undergraduate work at Haverford College and also served as programs coordinator with Common Cause Pennsylvania. Since graduation from Berkeley he has assumed the role of Policy Director with his fellowship-project client, represent.us. Alex’s fellowship project, entitled “Drafting Statutory Language for a State ‘Contribution Voucher’ Campaign Public Financing Program – Model Text & Decision Drafting Points,” analyzed ways to facilitate the implementation of state and local campaign-finance programs. His report provided guidance for effectuating “clean elections” programs and elevating the role of small-contribution donors in election systems.