Candidate endorsements
At this point in the election cycle, candidates often begin to endorse other candidates in public communications. A public communication in which a federal candidate endorses another candidate is not …
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At this point in the election cycle, candidates often begin to endorse other candidates in public communications. A public communication in which a federal candidate endorses another candidate is not …
Read moreJune is a busy time for primary elections, which can trigger additional reports for quarterly filers and for those making election-related communications. If you make independent expenditures or electioneering communications …
Read moreThe Commission will host a series of webinars in June to help you prepare to file your campaign finance reports due in July. On June 22, FEC specialists from …
Read moreThe FEC will host a full day of online, in-depth training for trade associations and their political action committees (PACs) on June 15. Participants can choose to attend the full …
Read moreFilers can now check a box on the Statement or Organization (FEC Form 1) to register an independent expenditure-only committee (Super PAC) or committee that maintains a non-contribution account (Hybrid …
Read moreMonthly filers have a report due, Friday, May 20, covering the month of April. Quarterly filers do not have a regularly-scheduled report due this month, but if they have …
Read moreIn the course of their fundraising activities, candidates and committees occasionally receive contributions of questionable legality. Whether it’s a check from an entity that might be incorporated or from an …
Read moreUnder FEC regulations, campaign committees disclose the date of receipt for itemized contributions. When a campaign receives a transfer of proceeds from a joint fundraiser, it reports the date it …
Read moreThe FEC will host a full day of online, in-depth training for membership and labor organization political action committees (PACs) on Wednesday, May 25. Participants can choose to attend the …
Read moreFederal government contractors are prohibited from making contributions and expenditures in connection with federal elections. A federal government contractor is a person who enters into a contract, or is bidding …
Read moreQuarterly filers have a report due Friday, April 15, covering activity from the close of books of their last report through March 31. Staff in the Reports Analysis Division …
Read moreAs primary season heats up, authorized committees are reminded to file 48-hour Notices for all contributions of $1,000 or more received less than 20 days but more than 48 hours …
Read moreThe FEC will host a full day of online, in-depth training for corporations and their political action committees (PACs) on May 11. Participants can choose to attend the full day …
Read moreWhen registering with the FEC, federal candidates must identify the election cycle in which they’re running. An election cycle begins the day after the previous general election for a given …
Read moreRegistration is now open for the FEC’s April 6 Political Party Committee Webinar. The webinar will include a Basics for Beginners session in the morning that offers an overview …
Read moreLimits on contributions to candidates apply separately to each federal election in which the candidate participates. A primary election, general election, runoff election and special election are each considered a …
Read moreIf you make independent expenditures in connection with an upcoming election, you may trigger special reporting obligations. Political committees and other persons that make independent expenditures may have to disclose …
Read moreRegistration is now open for the FEC’s March 23 Webinar for Candidates and their Campaign Committees. The day-long webinar will include a Basics for Beginners session in the morning …
Read moreThe Commission will host two webinars in March to review the rules and reporting requirements for political committees—including Super PACs and Hybrid PACs—individuals and organizations that make independent expenditures. …
Read moreThe Commission has announced the coordinated party expenditure limits for 2022: $55,000 for House nominees ($109,900 in those states with only one Congressional district) and between $109,900 and $3,348,500 for …
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