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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 …
Read moreThe 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 …
Read moreOn 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) …
Read moreAn 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 …
Read moreGeorgia 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 …
Read moreA 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 …
Read moreThe 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 …
Read moreIn the course of volunteering personal services, individuals may spend up to $1,000 per candidate, per election for food, beverages and invitations to host a campaign event in the individual’s …
Read moreOn April 30, 2026, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed Executive Order 26-038 suspending the primary elections for representative to the United States Congress until July 15, 2026, or until a …
Read moreFederal candidates and political committees are required to register and begin reporting their financial activity to the FEC once they cross certain thresholds. However, many individuals and organizations choose to …
Read moreOn March 12, 2026, Shelby Campbell (plaintiff), a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Michigan’s 13th District, filed suit against the Commission in the U.S. District Court for …
Read moreOn January 7, 2026, Joachim William Llop (plaintiff), filed suit against the Commission in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Plaintiff broadly challenges the constitutionality of the …
Read moreThe FEC will conduct two days of training for trade association PACs in June. If you’re newer to campaign finance regulations, you may choose to attend the Basics for Beginners …
Read moreWASHINGTON—The Federal Election Commission has retired the Searchable Electronic Rulemaking System (SERS), a legacy tool on the FEC website designed to search and locate documents related to completed and ongoing …
Read moreCalifornia has scheduled special elections to fill the U.S. House seat in the 14th Congressional District vacated by Representative Eric Swalwell. The Special General Election will be held on June …
Read moreThe Commission will hold an in-depth, online training event for trade associations and their political action committees (PACs) on Tuesday, June 2 and Wednesday, June 3. This live, interactive webinar …
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