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Texas special election reporting: 18th Congressional District (2025)
Texas will hold a Special General Election on November 4, 2025, to fill the 18th Congressional District House seat formerly held by the late Representative Sylvester Turner. There are two …
Read moreAO 2025-06: Campaign Legal Center may file a complaint with the Commission
Campaign Legal Center (CLC) may file a complaint with the Commission pursuant to 52 U.S.C. § 30109(a)(1) if it believes a violation of the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act) …
Read moreCommission adopts sample donor response form for contributions by LLCs
The Commission has adopted a sample donor response form that can be used as an example for committees that seek and accept contributions from limited liability companies (LLCs).
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Read moreTrade Association or Membership Organization?
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 …
Read moreAO 2025-02: Democratic Party of Puerto Rico qualifies as a state party committee
The Democratic Party of Puerto Rico (DPPR) qualifies as a state party committee under the Federal Election Campaign Act.
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The determination of a state party organization’s status as the …
Read moreApril Quarterly reporting reminder
All authorized committees of House, Senate and quarterly-filing presidential candidates have an April Quarterly Report due Tuesday, April 15. This report covers activity through March 31, 2025.
Staff in the …
Read moreAO 2025-03: American Samoa Democratic Party qualifies as a state party committee
The American Samoa Democratic Party (ASDP) qualifies as a state party committee under the Federal Election Campaign Act.
Background
The determination of a state party organization’s status as the state …
Read moreApril reporting reminder (2025)
Committees must file the following reports in April:
- All authorized committees of House and Senate candidates must file a quarterly report by April 15, 2025. The report covers financial activity …
Arizona special election reporting: 7th Congressional District (2025)
Arizona has scheduled special elections to fill the U.S. House seat in the 7th Congressional District formerly held by the late Representative Raúl Grijalva. The Special Primary Election will be …
Read moreFEC to host April 29 & 30 Political Party Committee Webinar
The FEC will conduct two days of training for Political Party Committees in April. If you’re newer to campaign finance regulations, you may choose to attend the Basics for Beginners …
Read moreFEC approves two advisory opinions, holds audit hearing
WASHINGTON—At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission approved two advisory opinions and discussed a third advisory opinion request. The Commission also held an audit hearing concerning a Draft …
Read moreDistrict court grants summary judgment in CREW v. FEC (22-0035)
On March 17, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (the court) denied the FEC’s motion for voluntary remand and granted Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in …
Read moreFEC to host April 29 & 30 Political Party Committee Webinar (2025)
The Commission will hold an in-depth, online training event for political party committees on Tuesday, April 29 and Wednesday, April 30. This live, interactive webinar is designed for those seeking …
Read moreFEC to host April 8 & 9 Trade Association PAC Webinar
The FEC will conduct two days of training for trade association PACs in April. If you’re newer to campaign finance regulations, you may choose to attend the Basics for Beginners …
Read moreDistrict Court issues memorandum opinion, order in CREW v. FEC (Case No. 22-0035)
WASHINGTON – The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Monday issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order in CREW v. FEC (Case No. 22-0035) granting Plaintiff’s motion for …
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