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Court denies motion to compel in CREW v. FEC (22-0035)
On May 10, 2024, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (the court) denied Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington’s (CREW) motion to compel the Commission …
Read moreCommission certifies Mike Pence eligible to receive federal matching funds
On May 16, 2024, the Commission certified that Mike Pence is eligible to receive federal matching funds in connection with seeking the Republican Party nomination for president for 2024.
Certification …
Read moreFEC cites committee for failure to file 12-Day Pre-Primary Runoff Financial Report
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission cited one campaign committee today for failing to file the 12-Day Pre-Primary Runoff Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as …
Read moreWisconsin special election reporting: 8th Congressional District (2024)
Wisconsin has scheduled special elections to fill the U.S. House seat in the 8th Congressional District vacated by Representative Mike Gallagher. The Special Primary Election will be held on August …
Read moreFEC to host reporting and FECFile webinars in June and July (2024)
The Commission will offer a series of webinars this June and July to help committees prepare to file their July quarterly or monthly disclosure reports. Candidate reporting and FECFile workshops …
Read moreIn-home event exemptions for candidates and parties
In 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 moreFEC cites committee for failure to file 12-Day Pre-Primary Financial Report
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission cited one campaign committee today for failing to file the 12-Day Pre-Primary Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended …
Read moreFEC declares Pence eligible to receive 2024 matching funds, approves initial date of ineligibility
WASHINGTON – At its open meeting yesterday, the Federal Election Commission declared Mike Pence and his principal campaign committee, Mike Pence for President (MPFP), eligible to receive public matching funds …
Read moreFEC discusses proposed Directive regarding requests to redact contributor information, approves candidate’s eligibility for matching funds
WASHINGTON – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission discussed a proposed Directive concerning requests to withhold, redact, or modify contributors’ identifying information in campaign finance disclosure reports …
Read moreFEC retires Enforcement Query System
WASHINGTON—The Federal Election Commission has retired the Enforcement Query System (EQS), a legal search tool on the FEC website. This technologically obsolete system has become increasingly complicated and costly to …
Read moreNew Jersey special election reporting: 10th Congressional District (2024)
New Jersey has scheduled special elections to fill the U.S. House seat in the 10th Congressional District held by the late Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr. The Special Primary Election …
Read moreFEC to host May 21-22 Trade Association PAC Webinar
The FEC will conduct two days of training for trade association PACs in May. If you’re new to campaign finance regulations, you may choose to attend the Basics for Beginners …
Read moreFEC cites committees for failure to file 12-Day Pre-Primary Financial Report
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission cited five campaign committees today for failing to file the 12-Day Pre-Primary Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended …
Read moreFEC cites committee for failure to file 12-Day Pre-Convention Financial Report
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission cited one campaign committee today for failing to file the 12-Day Pre-Convention Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended …
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