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State and local party committees may take advantage of certain exemptions for activities that benefit candidates, but do not result in contributions or expenditures, provided specific rules are followed. Exempt …

Need help preparing your committee’s upcoming July report? The Commission will host an Advanced FECFile for Candidate Committees Webinar on June 17, as well as Reporting for Candidate Committees and …

Treasurers are responsible for examining all contributions to make sure they are not illegal (for example, from a prohibited source or in an excessive amount). When receiving a contribution of …

The Commission will offer both beginner and advanced FECFile webinars on Wednesday, July 8 to help committees prepare to file their July quarterly or monthly disclosure reports. Whether you are …

On April 29, 2026, David Esrati (plaintiff) filed suit alleging the Commission has failed to provide meaningful public disclosure of the financing of federal elections and to enforce federal campaign …

The entire amount paid to attend a political fundraiser or other political event or to purchase a fundraising item sold by a political committee is a contribution and counts against …

As states reschedule congressional primary elections to account for redistricting, the reporting dates and deadlines associated with those elections will change. The changes will affect pre-election reports (including 48-Hour Notices …

The Commission will offer its July Quarterly Reporting and FECFile workshops for candidate committees on June 24, 2026.

The reporting session will be relevant to all campaigns, and presenters will …

On May 6, 2026, the Campaign Legal Center (plaintiff) filed suit against the Commission in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Plaintiff alleges that Advisory Opinion (AO) …

An in-kind contribution is a non-monetary contribution. Generally, this refers to a contribution of goods, services or property offered free or at less than the usual and normal charge. The …

Georgia has scheduled special elections to fill the U.S. House seat in the 13th Congressional District held by the late Representative David Scott. The Special General Election will be held …

A nonincumbent candidate may receive limited compensation from their principal campaign committee under certain conditions. The FEC’s rules for candidate salaries detail those conditions. The Commission also offers a comprehensive …

The Commission will offer an advanced FECFile workshop next month to help candidate committees prepare their July quarterly reports. This expanded webinar will go beyond the basics of FECFile and …