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Federal Election Commission | United States of America

Locating, downloading and exporting raw data files (.FEC Files)

This tutorial provides written instructions on how to download and use .FEC files, the agency's raw data files containing campaign finance data.

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.FEC file templates

These are in .xlsx format. Do not use these templates for 30-Day Post-Election reports.

For 30-Day Post-Election reports only, please use these specific templates (in .xlsx format):

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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.