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FEC to offer advanced FECFile webinar in June (2026)
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 …
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 moreLouisiana suspends primary elections for U.S. House of Representatives
On 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 moreVoluntary filing with the FEC
Federal 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 moreCampbell v. FEC seeks declaratory and injunctive relief (E.D.M. 26-cv-10849)
On 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 moreLlop v. FEC seeks declaratory and injunctive relief (D.D.C. 26-cv-00051)
On 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 moreFEC to host June 2 & 3 Trade Association PAC Webinar
The 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 moreFEC retires legacy Searchable Electronic Rulemaking System (SERS)
WASHINGTON—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 special elections reporting: 14th Congressional District (2026)
California 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 moreFEC to host June 2 & 3 Trade Association PAC Webinar (2026)
The 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 …
Read moreAffiliation between state and local party committees
A state party committee and the registered local party committees within that state are presumed to be affiliated. That is, all contributions received and made by local party committees …
Read moreApril Quarterly reporting reminder
Quarterly filers have a report due Wednesday, April 15, covering activity from the close of books of their last report through March 31. Staff in the Reports Analysis Division …
Read moreStatistical Summary of 12-Month Campaign Activity of the 2025-2026 Election Cycle
Congressional candidates collected approximately $1.5 billion and disbursed $851.9 million, political parties received $834.1 million and spent $664 million, and political action committees (PACs) raised $4.6 billion and spent $3.4 …
Read moreFEC to host May 12-13 Membership/Labor Organization PAC Webinar
The FEC will conduct two days of training for membership/labor organization PACs in May. If you’re newer to campaign finance regulations, you may choose to attend the Basics for Beginners …
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