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Federal Election Commission | United States of America

MUR #8114

Education First Alliance PAC

Summary

RESPONDENTS: Education First Alliance PAC; Gavaghan, J. Patrick; Morrison, Deirdre Clare; Rachmuth, Jennifer Sloan

COMPLAINANT: Wiggen, Kelly R.

SUBJECT: Committees-Political; Contributions-Limitations; Disclaimer; Personal use; Reporting

DISPOSITION: The Commission decided by a vote of 6-0 to take the following actions in MUR 8114:1. Dismiss the allegation that Education First Alliance PAC and Deirdre Clare Morrison in her official capacity as treasurer violated 52 U.S.C. § 30114(b) and 11 C.F.R. § 113.2(e) by converting contributions to personal use.2. Dismiss the allegation that Jennifer Sloan Rachmuth and Education First Alliance PAC and Deirdre Clare Morrison in her official capacity as treasurer violated 52 U.S.C.§ 30102(b)(3) and 11 C.F.R. § 102.15 by commingling political committee and personal funds.3. Dismiss the allegation that Education First Alliance PAC and Deirdre Clare Morrison in her official capacity as treasurer violated 52 U.S.C. § 30120 (a) and 11 C.F.R. § 110.11(a)(1), (b)(3) with respect to failing to include the correct disclaimer on its website.4. Dismiss the allegation that Education First Alliance PAC and Deirdre Clare Morrison in her official capacity as treasurer violated 52 U.S.C. § 30104(b) and 11 C.F.R. § 104.3(a), (b) with respect to failure to accurately report receipts, disbursements, and cash-on-hand.5. Dismiss the allegation that Education First Alliance PAC and Deirdre Clarke Morrison in her official capacity as treasurer violated 52 U.S.C. § 30116(f) and 11 C.F.R. § 110.9 by knowingly accepting an excessive contribution.6. Dismiss the allegation that J. Patrick Gavaghan violated 52 U.S.C. § 30116(a) and 11 C.F.R. § 110.1(b) by making an excessive contribution.7. Approve the Factual and Legal Analysis, as recommended in the First General Counsel’s Report dated August 29, 2024, subject to the edits as last circulated by Commissioner Broussard’s Office on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 11:05 a.m.8. Approve the appropriate letters.9. 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).

Disposition

Disposition Penalty Respondent Citation
Dismissed-Other Education First Alliance PAC 52 U.S.C. §30102(b)(3)
52 U.S.C. §30104(b)
52 U.S.C. §30114(b)
52 U.S.C. §30116(f)
52 U.S.C. §30120(a)
11 CFR 102.15
11 CFR 104.3(a), (b)
11 CFR 110.1(b)
11 CFR 110.9
11 CFR 110.11(a)(1), (b)(3)
11 CFR 113.2(e)
Rachmuth, Jennifer Sloan 52 U.S.C. §30102(b)(3)
11 CFR 102.15
Gavaghan, J. Patrick 52 U.S.C. §30116(a)
11 CFR 110.1(b)
Morrison, Deirdre Clare 52 U.S.C. §30102(b)(3)
52 U.S.C. §30104(b)
52 U.S.C. §30114(b)
52 U.S.C. §30116(f)
52 U.S.C. §30120(a)
11 CFR 102.15
11 CFR 104.3(a), (b)
11 CFR 110.1(b)
11 CFR 110.9
11 CFR 110.11(a)(1), (b)(3)
11 CFR 113.2(e)

Documents

Type Date Document
Complaint, Responses, Designation of Counsel and Extensions of Time 09/19/2023 Response from Education First Alliance 5 MB
09/11/2023 Designation of Counsel from Education First Alliance and J. Sloan Rachmuth 2 MB
08/17/2023 Response from J. Patrick Gavaghan 1 MB
04/26/2023 Response from Education First Alliance PAC 15 MB
02/28/2023 Notification of Complaint to Paul Gavigan 748 KB
02/28/2023 Notification of Complaint to Jennifer Sloan Rachmuth 748 KB
02/28/2023 Notification of Complaint to Education First Alliance PAC and Deirdre Clare Morrison in her official capacity as treasurer 748 KB
02/18/2023 Complaint 3 MB
General Counsel Reports, Briefs, Notifications and Responses 10/21/2024 Notification to Education First Alliance PAC and Deirdre Clare Morrison in her official capacity as treasurer, and Jennifer Sloan Rachmuth 959 KB
10/21/2024 Notification to Kelly R. Wiggen 956 KB
10/21/2024 Notification to J. Patrick Gavaghan 934 KB
08/29/2024 First General Counsel's Report 938 KB
Certifications 09/17/2024 Education First Alliance PAC and Deirdre Clare Morrison in her official capacity as treasurer; Jennifer Sloan Rachmuth; J. Patrick Gavaghan 666 KB

Participants

Relationship Name
Primary respondent Education First Alliance PAC
Previous respondent Gavaghan, J. Patrick
Morrison, Deirdre Clare
Rachmuth, Jennifer Sloan
Complainant Wiggen, Kelly R.
Respondent's counsel Knight, Roger W.
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