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Campaign Finance
When I decided to run for the Senate, I was only thinking about the issues that are facing our state and my ability to represent Provo in those issues.
I was shocked to learn that successful contested Senatorial campaigns in Utah since 2000 have cost between $75,000 and $150,000. (To see how much more I have to raise to finance this campaign, click here.)
I was also amazed to learn that Utah does not have any limits on campaign contributions nor guidelines as to where campaign money comes from or how it is spent.
I want to represent you, my Provo friends and neighbors. Even if I could personally finance the entire cost of this Senatorial campaign, I would not. To do so would be to violate what I believe is a fundamental principle of our representative form of government.
I believe that every elected representative has an ethical obligation to be accountable to those interests from whom they have accepted campaign contributions. Because of that belief I was deeply disappointed to learn that my opponent has received thousands of dollars from special interest groups from outside of Utah and only a few hundred dollars from Provo voters.
Given this line of logic, our current Senator is accountable to companies like Phillip Morris Tobacco in 52% of his decision making and accountable to Provo residents like you and me only 1% of the time. That’s why I’m issuing an invitation to my opponent to join me in only accepting donations from individuals or organizations based in Utah. I want to raise the ethical standards of campaigning, but so far I am alone in this campaign policy. Check back here frequently to see our latest fund-raising numbers.
| State Reported Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Curt Bramble | RaDene Hatfield |