Aaron McKean

Legal Counsel, State and Local Reform

Aaron works with state and local partners to develop and advocate for campaign finance reforms that lift the voices of voters and lead to a more transparent democracy.

Aaron McKean

Prior to joining CLC, Aaron was a legislative attorney at the Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau, a nonpartisan legislative service agency, drafting legislation for members of the Wisconsin Legislature. He also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Azerbaijan from 2009 to 2011.   

Aaron is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., 2015) and the University of Wisconsin–Madison (B.S., Agricultural and Applied Economics, 2008). Aaron is admitted to practice law in Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. He joined CLC in 2018. 

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The Intercept
In Democrats’ First Bill, There’s A Quiet Push To Make Public Campaign Finance A Reality

Better Government Association
Lawmakers in Hot Water With Feds Get Campaign Cash That Helps Pay Defense Lawyers