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Federal Election Commission | United States of America

MUR #8198

Oklahoma Leadership Council

Summary

RESPONDENTS: Oklahoma Leadership Council; Dahm, Nathan; Elliott, John

COMPLAINANT: Vaden, Joseph K.

SUBJECT: Contributions-Prohibited; Contributions-In the name of another; Reporting

DISPOSITION: The Commission decided by a vote of 6-0 to take the following actions, subject to the Notice of the Errata dated October 15, 2024 in MUR 8198:1. Dismiss the allegation that Oklahoma Leadership Council and John Elliott in his official capacity as treasurer and Nathan Dahm violated 52 U.S.C. § 30122 and 11 C.F.R. § 110.4(b)(1) by accepting contributions in the name of another.2. Dismiss the allegation that Oklahoma Leadership Council and John Elliott in his official capacity as treasurer violated 52 U.S.C. § 30104(b) and 11 C.F.R. § 104.3(a) by misreporting contributions in its 2023 December Monthly Report.3. Approve the Factual and Legal Analysis, as recommended in the First General Counsel’s Report dated October 3, 2024, subject to the edits as last circulated by Commissioner Broussard’s Office on October 28, 2024 at 8:51 a.m.4. Approve the appropriate letters.5. 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 Dahm, Nathan 52 U.S.C. §30122
11 CFR 110.4(b)(1)
Elliott, John 52 U.S.C. §30104(b)
52 U.S.C. §30122
11 CFR 104.3(a)
11 CFR 110.4(b)(1)
Oklahoma Leadership Council 52 U.S.C. §30104(b)
52 U.S.C. §30122
11 CFR 104.3(a)
11 CFR 110.4(b)(1)

Documents

Type Date Document
Complaint, Responses, Designation of Counsel and Extensions of Time 03/22/2024 Response from Nathan Dahm 760 KB
02/06/2024 Response from Oklahoma Leadership Council 1 MB
01/24/2024 Notification of Complaint to Nathan Dahm 780 KB
01/24/2024 Notification of Complaint to Oklahoma Leadership Council and John Elliott in his official capacity as treasurer 780 KB
12/28/2023 Complaint 22 MB
General Counsel Reports, Briefs, Notifications and Responses 12/02/2024 Notification to Nathan Dahm 951 KB
12/02/2024 Notification to Oklahoma Leadership Counsel and John Elliott in his official capacity as treasurer 944 KB
12/02/2024 Notification to Joseph K. Vaden, Jr. 917 KB
10/03/2024 First General Counsel's Report 1002 KB
Certifications 10/29/2024 Oklahoma Leadership Council and John Elliott in his official capacity as treasurer; Nathan Dahm 672 KB

Participants

Relationship Name
Primary respondent Oklahoma Leadership Council
Previous respondent Dahm, Nathan
Elliott, John
Complainant Vaden, Joseph K.
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