Tuesday August 27th Edition
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FEC Vice Chairman Resigns, Leaving Agency Unable to Vote
The vice chairman of the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Matthew Petersen, resigned on Monday leaving the agency down to three commissioners. FEC regulations require four or more commissioners to vote on enforcements and regulations.
What Happens to Your Campaign Contributions When a Presidential Candidate Drops Out?
Jay Inslee and John Hickenlooper, both former presidential candidates raised nearly $8.5 million in campaign contributions from individual donors and PACs. Since both have dropped out of the presidential rate, what happens to what is left of their contributions and those of other future drop-out candidates?
Outside Money Pours into North Carolina Ahead of Special Election
The special election for the 9th Congressional District of North Carolina with Republican state Sen. Dan Bishop facing off against Democrat Dan McCready, has spurred a jump in contributions from PACs and Super PACs.
NH Attorney General: Contributions from Limited Partnerships, LLPs Remain Legal
The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office has cleared the way for candidates for state offices to continue receiving contributions from corporate entities known as limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships.
Nonprofit Files Comp laint Alleging De Blasio May Have Violated Campaign Finance Rules
Mayor De Blasio of New York may have violated campaign finance rules by allegedly fundraising before announcing his candidacy for President.
Trump Primary Challengers Would Face Big Money Problem
Former lawmaker Joe Walsh, and Fmr. Massachusetts governor Bill Weld will face a real challenge generating contributions from a party that has all but completely supported the Trump campaign.
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