The top executives of companies that have contracts with the state are banned from contributing to candidates for statewide office who participate in the clean - elections program. (courant.com)
Candidates for statewide office typically release their income tax returns publicly so voters see how much they earned and where they have invested their money. (syracuse.com)
He supports open primaries for all special elections, rather than relying on party bosses in «smoke - filled rooms» to pick candidates for statewide office. (thelodownny.com)