Contributions to retire debts
If a campaign committee has net debts outstanding after an election is over, it may raise contributions to retire the debt provided that:
- The contribution is designated for that election …
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If a campaign committee has net debts outstanding after an election is over, it may raise contributions to retire the debt provided that:
November 9, 2022, marked the beginning of a new election cycle. For reporting purposes, campaigns aggregate receipts and disbursements on an election cycle basis. As a result, all 2022 …
Read moreOn Wednesday, November 30, the Commission will host a webinar to help candidate committees prepare to wind down their campaigns and file their 30-Day Post-General Reports. The workshop will …
Read moreAs election day approaches, the FEC often receives questions about voting, voter fraud and intimidation, ballot access and election results. While those issues fall outside the Commission’s purview, our Election …
Read moreMonthly filers and authorized committees of a candidates running in the 2022 general election must file a 12-Day Pre-General Election Report, by Thursday, October 27. If you are a …
Read moreWith the November 8 general election approaching, many filers may be required to submit additional notices to disclose last-minute activity.
Quarterly filers have a report due by Saturday, October 15, and monthly filers have a report due by Thursday, October 20. Both cover activity through September 30. Please …
Read moreThe Commission now has available printed copies of the 2022 edition of Title 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). If you’d like to order a free copy, please …
Read moreLocal 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:
The FEC will host Reporting and FECFile Webinars for political action committees (PACs) and party committees on Wednesday, September 28, while the training for candidate committees will take place on …
Read moreA separate segregated fund’s (SSF) sponsoring connected organization may use a payroll deduction system to collect and forward contributions from members of its restricted class. SSFs report receiving individual contributions …
Read moreThe electioneering communications period for the general election begins Friday, September 9 and runs through November 8. Any person who makes electioneering communications that aggregate more than $10,000 for the …
Read moreTo help individuals, organizations and political committees understand and comply with federal campaign finance rules, the Commission will host a series of educational webinars in September and October. On Wednesday, …
Read moreThe Commission occasionally receives calls from campaigns and other groups that have chosen to register with the FEC as political committees before they were technically required to under the campaign …
Read moreWith the November 8 general election approaching, state, district and local party committees should be aware that certain voter registration, voter identification, get-out-the-vote and generic campaign activities conducted at this …
Read moreAn individual may spend up to $1,000 per candidate, per election for food, beverages and invitations to host a campaign event in the individual’s home, church or community room without …
Read moreDoes your committee plan to make independent expenditures or purchase other election-related ads prior to the November election? If so, please join us for the Commission’s September 7 Independent Expenditures …
Read morePartnerships and limited liability companies (LLCs) that are treated as partnerships for tax purposes may make contributions to influence federal elections under certain circumstances. A partnership contribution counts against the …
Read moreThe Commission will host two upcoming informal discussions to help the public understand and comply with federal campaign finance rules. The July 27 OnTopic discussion will focus on when and …
Read moreAll authorized committees of House and Senate candidates, as well as quarterly-filing presidential candidates, PACs and party committees must file a quarterly report by July 15, covering activity from …
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