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Council supports public campaign financing expansion, if state funds it State positions would become eligible, too March 8, 2021 | 8:49 pm March 9, 2021 File photo This story was updated at 9:54 p.m. on March 8, 2021, to correct a quote from Council Member Evan Glass. The Montgomery County Council on Monday unanimously supported a state bill that would expand public campaign financing to additional political races. But because state offices would be added, the state should cover the costs, council members said. The financing system allows for certain donations to be matched by public funds for campaigns. The system is meant to decrease the influence of large donations from businesses, political action groups and other large organizations, helping more people run for office. ....