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Federal Election Commission | United States of America
  • Tips for Treasurers

Pre-election reminders for local party organizations

September 21, 2026

Local party organizations may support federal candidates using federally-permissible funds, but must register with the Commission if they exceed any of the following thresholds within a calendar year:

  • Raising more than $5,000 in contributions (received to influence a federal election)
  • Spending more than $1,000 on federal contributions or expenditures
  • Spending more than $5,000 on exempt party activities

For more information, please watch our Local Party Activity video on YouTube and visit our website.

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This information is not intended to replace the law or to change its meaning, nor does this information create or confer any rights for or on any person or bind the Federal Election Commission or the public.

The reader is encouraged also to consult the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.), Commission regulations (Title 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations), Commission advisory opinions and applicable court decisions.