Contributions to retire debts
If a campaign committee has net debts outstanding after an election is over, it may raise contributions to retire the debt provided that:
- The contribution is designated for that election …
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If a campaign committee has net debts outstanding after an election is over, it may raise contributions to retire the debt provided that:
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Read moreState and local party committees may take advantage of certain exemptions for activities that benefit candidates but do not result in contributions or expenditures. Exempt party activities allow state and …
Read morePACs, political parties and presidential campaign committees that file monthly have a report due by Thursday, June 20, covering the month of May. Quarterly filing PACs and political party …
Read moreAt this point in the election cycle, candidates often begin to endorse other candidates in public communications. As long as the public communication neither promotes or supports the endorsing candidate …
Read moreWhen reporting disbursements, political committees must describe the purpose of each payment. As a general rule, filers should consider whether a person who is not associated with the committee could …
Read moreIn the course of volunteering personal services, individuals may spend up to $1,000 per candidate, per election for food, beverages and invitations to host a campaign event in the individual’s …
Read moreThe FEC will conduct two days of training for trade association PACs in May. If you’re new to campaign finance regulations, you may choose to attend the Basics for Beginners …
Read moreThe Commission has posted an updated Campaign Guide for Political Party Committees on its website. The new version replaces the August 2013 edition and provides in-depth information on the federal …
Read moreThe FEC will conduct two days of training for membership/labor organization PACs in May. If you’re new to campaign finance regulations, you may choose to attend the Basics for Beginners …
Read moreCampaigns that accept contributions from groups that are not political committees registered with the FEC (such as state PACs, unregistered local party committees or nonfederal campaigns) must ensure the contributions …
Read moreThe Commission has produced new e-learning videos on disclaimers, candidate salaries and the prohibition on personal use of campaign funds. The videos are available on FECTube: FECConnect on Demand and …
Read moreQuarterly filers have a report due Monday, April 15, covering activity from the close of books of their last report through March 31. Staff in the Reports Analysis Division …
Read moreThe FEC will conduct two days of training for corporate PACs in April. If you’re newer to campaign finance regulations, you may choose to attend the Basics for Beginners session …
Read moreNeed help preparing your committee’s upcoming April report? The Commission will host beginner and advanced FECFile webinars for PACs and party committees on Wednesday, April 3, and for candidate committees …
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