Protecting the integrity of the federal campaign finance process
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Providing guidance for individuals and groups that are active in federal elections.
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What's happening
All latest updates- Open meetings and related matters: FEC Approves Amended Audit Division Recommendation Memorandum, Approves Advisory Opinion, and Agrees to Commence Work on Party Rulemaking
- Reporting: Alabama 2017 special election reporting: Senate
- Commission meeting: May 25, 2017 open meeting
- Litigation: Supreme Court affirms lower court decision in Republican Party of Louisiana, et al. v. FEC
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Find out how a specific candidate or committee raises and spends money
Track recently reported financial activity, like total cash on hand
Look up recent filings »Discover which groups are supporting or opposing a candidate
Look up independent expenditures »Learn who's giving to candidates and committees
Look up an individual contributor »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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Every state has its own procedures for voting day activities and voter registration
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Legal resources
Campaign finance laws and rules are found in the U.S. Code and the Code of Federal Regulations
Search or browse statutes and regulationsThe FEC publishes information about ongoing and closed court cases
Browse campaign finance litigation »The Commission issues guidance about specific situations through advisory opinions
Search advisory opinions »The Commission has a variety of methods for responding to possible election law violations
Learn more about enforcement »Read about the process for filing a complaint »
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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