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Quarterly-filing political action committees and party committees have a Mid-Year Report due July 31, covering activity through June 30. During the nonelection year, these committees file only twice (a Mid-Year …

The Democratic Party of Illinois may raise nonfederal funds while Representative Robin Kelly chairs its governing committee, as long as the party’s nonfederal account is administered by a special committee …

On April 9, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (the Court) affirmed the district court’s decision granting summary judgment in a suit filed …

Ohio has scheduled special elections to fill the U.S. House of Representatives seat in the 11th Congressional District vacated by Representative Marcia L. Fudge. The Special Primary Election will be …

On May 13, 2019, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia denied a motion by Leigh Brown and Leigh Brown & Associates (plaintiffs) for a preliminary injunction to …

On April 24, 2019, Giffords, a 501(c)(4) organization founded and led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, filed suit in the U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia to …

Party committees that do not conduct reportable federal election activity and all PACs have the option to file reports on a "monthly" or "quarterly" filing schedule. Some committees prefer to …

On June 15, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit concluded that the Commission’s dismissal of an administrative complaint by Citizens for Responsibility and …

On April 6, 2018, the United States District Court for the District of Utah (the court) dismissed the Commission’s case against John Swallow, one of two defendants in FEC v. …

Take Back Action Fund (TBAF), a tax-exempt 501(c)(4) organization, must include disclaimers on its paid Facebook image and video advertising. While the Commission unanimously agreed to that conclusion, Commissioners relied …

This article highlights some basic rules for candidates and campaign committees as they prepare for the 2018 elections.

Candidate definition

Under federal law, an individual becomes a “candidate” when he …

After an election, some House and Senate campaigns have outstanding debts, including money owed to campaign vendors. Campaigns must report debts and obligations continuously until repaid.

Debt reporting thresholds

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Vice President Mike Pence’s previous campaign committee for Indiana governor may spend its remaining nonfederal funds for several types of expenses related to winding down its state campaign activities and …

A joint fundraising committee may solicit, accept, and hold in escrow certain contributions designated for participating committees, pending their recognition as state party committees. If the Commission approves state party …