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Federal Election Commission | United States of America

Introduction to campaign finance and elections

This page was created for members of the public who want to:

  • Know more about the federal election process
  • Learn about using the FEC's data
  • Find specific voting or election information

Understanding ways to support federal candidates

Learn about contribution limits, volunteer activities and other ways members of the public can take an active part in the federal election process.

Researching campaign finance data and the FEC

Learn how candidates and committees raise and spend money in federal elections; a wide range of campaign finance documents are available for public review.

Election and voting information

Look up election results and voting information

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Related topics

This information is not intended to replace the law or to change its meaning, nor does this information create or confer any rights for or on any person or bind the Federal Election Commission or the public.

The reader is encouraged also to consult the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.), Commission regulations (Title 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations), Commission advisory opinions and applicable court decisions.