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Comments sought on contributions through untraceable electronic payment methods
On November 26, 2024, the Commission published a notification of availability in the Federal Register at 89 Fed. Reg. 93224 that seeks public comment on a petition for rulemaking submitted …
Read morePost-Thanksgiving FEC filing reminder
The arrival of the holiday season offers little respite from FEC filing obligations. Just one week after Thanksgiving, all PACs, party committees and 2024 general election candidates must file a …
Read moreCommission determines date of ineligibility for matching funds payments to Jill Stein
On November 13, 2024, the Commission approved a determination that August 22, 2024 was the date of ineligibility for matching funds payments for Jill Stein and Jill Stein for President …
Read moreTerminating a committee
With the election behind us, some committees may be ready to close down their operations. To terminate, a committee must:
- No longer receive (or intend to receive) contributions;
- No longer …
Winding Down the Campaign & Post-General Reporting Webinar
On November 20, 2024, the Commission will host a webinar to help candidate committees prepare to wind down their campaigns and file their 30-Day Post-General (30G) Reports. The workshop will …
Read morePost-General reporting reminder (2024)
The 30-Day Post-General report is due on December 5, 2024. The Post-General report covers activity from October 17 (or from the close of books of the last report filed) through …
Read moreNew election cycle begins
November 6, 2024, marks the beginning of a new election cycle. For reporting purposes, campaigns aggregate receipts and disbursements on an election cycle basis. As a result, all 2024 …
Read moreCourt denies preliminary injunction in DCCC v. FEC (24-2935)
On November 1, 2024, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia denied the DCCC's request to consolidate its motion for a preliminary injunction with trial on the …
Read moreDistrict Court issues memorandum opinion, order in DCCC v. FEC (Case No. 24-2935)
WASHINGTON – The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Friday issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order in DCCC v. FEC (Case No. 24-2935) denying Plaintiff’s Motion for …
Read moreElection Day is Tuesday, November 5
Around election day, the FEC often receives questions about voting, voter fraud and intimidation, ballot access and election results. As the agency charged with administering and enforcing federal campaign finance …
Read moreFEC Cites Committees for Failure to File 12-Day Pre-General Report
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission cited 25 campaign committees today for failing to file the 2024 12-Day Pre-General Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as …
Read moreFEC: Check the return address of any email from the agency***
WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission has identified the source of emails purporting to be from the Commission, titled “Update Your Voter Registration Now!”
The emails, which bear the Commission …
Read moreFEC cautions against fraudulent email
WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission has learned that a malicious actor has sent fraudulent emails purporting to be from the Commission, titled “Update Your Voter Registration Now!”
The emails …
Read moreCommission certifies additional federal matching funds for Mike Pence (October 29, 2024)
The Federal Election Commission has certified a payment of $429,324.85 in additional federal matching funds to Mike Pence and Mike Pence for President (MPFP). Mike Pence had previously sought the …
Read moreFEC certifies additional matching funds for Mike Pence for President
WASHINGTON — The Federal Election Commission has voted to certify a payment of $429,324.85 in additional federal matching funds to Mike Pence and Mike Pence for President (MPFP). Mike Pence …
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