TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida voters rejected an amendment to the State Constitution that would have repealed the state’s public campaign financing law.

A Florida provision currently provides public funds for candidates for statewide office, such as governor, attorney general, or chief financial officer.

The James Madison Institute said the amendment’s supporters believe taxpayer money shouldn’t be used for elections and that it would lower taxes. Critics of the amendment say public financing allows those who don’t have money or fundraising capabilities to have a more equal chance at running for statewide office.

Amendment 6’s ballot summary reads: “Proposing the repeal of the provision in the State Constitution which requires public financing for campaigns of candidates for elective statewide office who agree to campaign spending limits.”

All Florida ballot amendments require 60% of the vote in order to pass.