Protecting the integrity of the campaign finance process

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FEC Record
AO 2017-06: App lets donors give to candidates by rounding up credit and debit card purchases
Tips for Treasurers
Register now for the FEC’s DC regional conference
Press release
FEC Issues Two Advisory Opinions
Weekly Digest
Week of September 18 – September 22, 2017

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Introduction to campaign finance and elections

The FEC maintains financial data for past and current elections and the candidates in those races

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There are different limits to how much contributors can give to candidates , parties and political action committees (PACs)
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Commissioners

Established in 1975, the FEC is composed of six Commissioners who are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. By law, no more than three can represent the same political party.

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