Increasing the Number of Lawyer-Legislators Begins with an Understanding of Campaign Finance Regulation

Florida Bar Journal, Vol. 79, p. 1, October 2005

Posted: 5 Apr 2007

Abstract

This article discusses the potential impact of fewer lawyers serving in state legislatures with specific emphasis on Florida. The article highlights various laws that have led to the largest fines among candidates. The article concludes with an exhortation for the increase of lawyer-legislators in state government.

Keywords: Election Law, Campaign Finance Regulation, State Politics

Suggested Citation

Ferguson, Cleveland, Increasing the Number of Lawyer-Legislators Begins with an Understanding of Campaign Finance Regulation. Florida Bar Journal, Vol. 79, p. 1, October 2005, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=978296

Cleveland Ferguson (Contact Author)

Florida Coastal School of Law ( email )

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United States
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