grassroots solutions conducted five comprehensive assessments to identify the potential for passing public financing. Working closely with JAS and their allies, grassroots solutions identified five key states to examine, and calling upon our firm’s extensive network of contacts, we developed a list of both in-state and national stakeholders to interview for each of the assessments. In-state visits were conducted to gauge a reading of the degree of interest in public financing for judicial elections in each state. Interviews were conducted with judges, legislators, legislative and executive branch staff, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to represent a wide variety of viewpoints in the reports. These interviews were complimented by a review of the recent history of judicial elections, past efforts around public financing, and polling on the issue. This research led to the development of customized recommendations and basic campaign plans for each of the states.