Zuckerbucks

Elections

Center for Election Innovation and Research criticizes “Zuckerbucks” laws

Becker said government should adequately fund elections first and foremost, but philanthropy stepped in where government funding failed.

April 28, 2022

Voting rights groups continue fight against “Zuckerbucks” bill; Allen dismisses concerns

Rep. Wes Allen, R-Troy, said the bill would not prevent private groups from educating voters separate from the government.

March 21, 2022

Alabama House passes “Zuckerbucks” bill prohibiting private funding of elections

Democrats debated against the bill, which was criticized by some voting rights groups Tuesday as a bill to chill voter education efforts.

March 11, 2022

Voting rights groups speak out against “Zuckerbucks” bill

Critics say the bill could create a "chilling effect" on voter education efforts.

March 9, 2022

“Zuckerbucks” went only to Democratic counties in 2020 elections

Republican lawmakers want to ban private funds for election administration, implying Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's 2020 grants had nefarious intentions.

January 18, 2022

Lawmaker, secretary of state seek to block private funding of election process

The bills are in response to a series of 2020 grants funded by Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

December 16, 2021