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Federal Election Commission | United States of America

MUR #7978

Mullin for America

Summary

RESPONDENTS: Mullin for America; Lisker, Lisa; Mullin Plumbing, Inc.; Mullin, Markwayne

COMPLAINANT: Lindley, Al

SUBJECT: Contributions; Contributions-Prohibited; Contributions-Corporations; Reporting

DISPOSITION: The Commission failed by a vote of 2-2 to:a. Consider the matter to have been improvidently noticed.b. Close the file effective 30 days after the date the certification of this vote is signed (or on the next business day after the 30th day, if the 30th day falls on a weekend or holiday).c. Send the appropriate letters.
The Commission failed by a vote of 3-1 to:a. Dismiss the Matter Under Review 7978.b. Close the file effective 30 days after the date the certification of this vote is signed (or on the next business day after the 30th day, if the 30th day falls on a weekend or holiday).c. Send the appropriate letters.
The Commission failed by a vote of 2-1 to:a. Dismiss the allegation that Mullin Plumbing, Inc., Markwayne Mullin, and Mullin for America and Lisa Lisker in her official capacity as treasurer violated 52 U.S.C. § 30118(a) by making, and knowingly accepting, prohibited in-kind corporate contributions in the form of Mullin Plumbing’s name, logo, vehicles, and employees appearing in Mullin for America advertisements. b. Dismiss the allegation that Mullin Plumbing, Inc., Markwayne Mullin, and Mullin for America and Lisa Lisker in her official capacity as treasurer violated 52 U.S.C. § 30118(a) by making, and knowingly accepting, prohibited in-kind corporate contributions in the form of Mullin Plumbing’s advertisements. c. Issue a letter cautioning Mullin Plumbing, Inc., Markwayne Mullin, and Mullin for America and Lisa Lisker in her official capacity as treasurer regarding the prohibition on corporate contributions in the Act and Commission regulations. d. Dismiss the allegation that Mullin Plumbing, Inc., violated 52 U.S.C. § 30104(f) by failing to report electioneering communications. e. Approve the Factual and Legal Analysis, as recommended in the First General Counsel’s Report dated March 7, 2025. f. Approve the appropriate letters. g. Close the file effective 30 days from the date the certification of this vote is signed (or on the next business day after the 30th day, if the 30th day falls on a weekend or holiday).
The Commission decided by a vote of 4-0 to:a. Close the file effective 30 days after the date the certification of this vote is signed (or on the next business day after the 30th day, if the 30th day falls on a weekend or holiday).b. Send the appropriate letters.

Disposition

Disposition Penalty Respondent Citation
Dismissed-Other Mullin for America 52 U.S.C. §30101((8)(A)(1)
52 U.S.C. §30104(f)
52 U.S.C. §30116
52 U.S.C. §30118(a)
11 CFR 100.29
11 CFR 100.52(d)(1)
11 CFR 109.21
Mullin Plumbing, Inc. 52 U.S.C. §30101((8)(A)(1)
52 U.S.C. §30104(f)
52 U.S.C. §30116
52 U.S.C. §30118(a)
11 CFR 100.29
11 CFR 100.52(d)(1)
11 CFR 109.21
Mullin, Markwayne 52 U.S.C. §30101((8)(A)(1)
52 U.S.C. §30104(f)
52 U.S.C. §30116
52 U.S.C. §30118(a)
11 CFR 100.29
11 CFR 100.52(d)(1)
11 CFR 109.21
Lisker, Lisa 52 U.S.C. §30101((8)(A)(1)
52 U.S.C. §30104(f)
52 U.S.C. §30116
52 U.S.C. §30118(a)
11 CFR 100.29
11 CFR 100.52(d)(1)
11 CFR 109.21

Documents

Type Date Document
Complaint, Responses, Designation of Counsel and Extensions of Time 09/07/2022 Notification of Complaint to Mullin Plumbing, Inc. 810 KB
06/03/2022 Response from Markwayne Mullin, Mullin for America and Lisa Lisker in her official capacity as treasurer 768 KB
04/29/2022 Grant of Extension of Time to Markwayne Mullin, Mullin for America and Lisa Lisker, Treasurer 793 KB
04/28/2022 Designation of Counsel and Request for Extension of Time from Markwayne Mullin and Mullin for America 1 MB
04/19/2022 Notification of Complaint to Markwayne Mullin 810 KB
04/19/2022 Notification of Complaint to Mullin for America and Lisa Lisker in her official capacity as treasurer 810 KB
03/16/2022 Complaint 920 KB
General Counsel Reports, Briefs, Notifications and Responses 05/01/2025 Notification to Mullin Plumbing, Inc. 1 MB
05/01/2025 Notification to Markwayne Mullin, Mullin for America and Lisa Lisker in her official capacity as treasurer 1 MB
05/01/2025 Notification to Al Lindley 1 MB
03/07/2025 First General Counsel's Report 1 MB
Certifications 03/25/2025 Mullin for America and Lisa Lisker in her official capacity as treasurer; Markwayne Mullin; Mullin Plumbing, Inc. 683 KB
Statement of Reasons 04/25/2025 Commissioner Shana M. Broussard 767 KB
04/09/2025 Vice Chairman James E. "Trey" Trainor, III and Commissioner Allen J. Dickerson 913 KB

Participants

Relationship Name
Primary respondent Mullin for America
Previous respondent Lisker, Lisa
Mullin Plumbing, Inc.
Mullin, Markwayne
Complainant Lindley, Al
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