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Federal Election Commission | United States of America

MUR #8333

ActBlue

Summary

RESPONDENTS: ActBlue; Gilmer, George

COMPLAINANTS: Brock, Mark J.; Holderfield, Stephanie

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

DISPOSITION: The Commission decided by a vote of 4-0 to take the following actions in MUR 8333:1. Dismiss the complaint consistent with the Commission’s prosecutorial discretion to determine the proper ordering of its priorities and use of agency resources. Heckler v. Chaney, 470 U.S. 821, 831-32 (1985), as recommended in the EPS Dismissal Report dated April 15, 2025.2. 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). 3. Send the appropriate letters.

Disposition

Disposition Penalty Respondent Citation
Dismiss Pursuant to Prosecutorial Discretion Gilmer, George 52 U.S.C. §30104
52 U.S.C. §30116
52 U.S.C. §30122
11 CFR 104.3
11 CFR 110.3
11 CFR 110.4
ActBlue 52 U.S.C. §30104
52 U.S.C. §30116
52 U.S.C. §30122
11 CFR 104.3
11 CFR 110.3
11 CFR 110.4

Documents

Type Date Document
Complaint, Responses, Designation of Counsel and Extensions of Time 12/06/2024 Response from ActBlue and George Gilmer in his official capacity as treasurer 759 KB
10/30/2024 Grant of Extension of Time to ActBlue and George Gilmer in his official capacity as treasurer 746 KB
10/30/2024 Designation of Counsel and Request for Extension of Time from ActBlue and George Gilmer, Treasurer 927 KB
10/23/2024 Notification of Complaint to ActBlue and George Gilmer, in his official capacity as treasurer 761 KB
10/18/2024 Complaint 3 MB
General Counsel Reports, Briefs, Notifications and Responses 05/29/2025 Notification with General Counsel's Report to ActBlue and George Gilmer in his official capacity as treasurer 908 KB
05/29/2025 Notification to Stephanie Holderfield 961 KB
05/29/2025 Notification to Mark J. Block 961 KB
04/15/2025 General Counsel's Report 865 KB
Certifications 04/29/2025 ActBlue and George Gilmer in his official capacity as treasurer 723 KB

Participants

Relationship Name
Primary respondent ActBlue
Previous respondent Gilmer, George
Complainant Brock, Mark J.
Holderfield, Stephanie
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