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Sometimes membership organizations are not sure whether the more specific rules for trade associations apply to them. While all trade associations are membership organizations under FEC rules, not all membership …

There will be a special general election in Maryland's 4th district on June 17. Due to the timing of this election, candidates in this election do not have to file …

The FEC invites nonconnected PACs, including leadership PACs and PACs sponsored by partnerships, to register for a one-day seminar in Washington, DC on May 14. Workshops will focus on fundraising …

Quarterly filers have a report due Tuesday, April 15, 2008, and monthly filers have a report due on Saturday, April 20. Please note that the Commission does not …

The April Quarterly Report is waived for committees filing the Indiana, North Carolina and Pennsylvania Pre-Primary Reports; the Illinois/14th District, Indiana/7th District, Louisiana/1st District and Louisiana/6th District Special Election Post-General …

Incumbents are reminded that they must file a new Statement of Candidacy (FEC Form 2) (Form 2 Instructions) each election cycle. The Statement of Candidacy is due within …

. Unopposed and independent candidates are still entitled to a separate contribution limit for the primary (or convention, if in a state that is holding one to nominate candidates for …

Committees filing on a monthly schedule must file disclosure reports covering the month of February by Thursday, March 20. For additional information, please visit our Reporting Dates page at https://transition.fec.gov/info/report_dates.shtml#monthly …

This is the third of our monthly tips on proper reporting of debts owed by committees. In the middle of primary season, campaigns are reminded that they may only accept …

FECFile (the FEC's e-filing software) now has the capability to send confirmation receipts (or rejection notices) to two different e-mail addresses.  This feature is really useful for those treasurers who …

The limits available for national and state party committees to spend in connection with the general election campaigns of candidates for federal office have been updated and are now available …

Some Congressional and Senatorial campaigns, and the PACs and party committees that support or oppose them, have filings due soon: (1) Quarterly Filers and Pre-Primary Reporting - If you are …

This is the second in a series of monthly tips on how to properly report debts owed by your committee. Last month we discussed how and when to first itemize …

There are special elections coming up in Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana and Mississippi in the next few weeks, and with them, special election FEC reports. Links to all reporting schedules for …

. All committees are reminded that the Year-End Report is due this Thursday, January 31st. Important: If your committee files electronically, the report must be filed using thenew …

It's cold outside, but you can get yourself warmed up for the election year by attending an FEC conference. Registration is now ongoing for our February Orlando conference for campaigns, …

This is the first in a series of monthly tips on how to properly report debts owed by your committee. All committees must report debts and obligations (including written media …

All principal campaign committees of House and Senate candidates running in 2008 must file FEC Form 3Z-1 with the Year-End report due Thursday, January 31, in order to provide important …

On January 2, 2008, FECFile Version 6.1.1.1, supported by a new electronic filing format (Version 6.1), will be available for download from the FEC Web site at https://transition.fec.gov/elecfil/updatelist.shtml. Any …

. As you may know, the Senate has failed to confirm the appointments of four commissioners whose nominations were pending. As a result, the appointments of Commissioners Lenhard, Von Spakovsky …