Can I start a non-connected PAC and make both contributions up to $5000 and IEs on top of that in support of a campaign?
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Answered on January 27, 2017
First of all, based on the terminology you're using, I am going to assume this question is for a federal PAC, not a TN or other state PAC....
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Does 30 thirty days mean from an exact day of a month to the same exact day the next month?
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Answered on November 20, 2016
Neither. Generally, when a court sets a deadline of thirty days, you have to count off thirty days, including weekends. Therefore, if you're in a...
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How is the "change" to Texas Voter ID requirements any less restrictive than before the August 2016 ruling?
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Answered on September 30, 2016
In the interim agreement reached between the State of Texas, DOJ, etc., the parties have agreed that Texas voters who don’t have one of the...
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Election law: does an advert against an unspecific ideology/group of people count as "electioneering"?
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Answered on December 14, 2015
Advocating for/against a political party can still be considered "express advocacy" under both federal and Texas campaign finance laws, even if the...
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Can I sue a newspaper for publishing that I was a Democrat candidate instead of a Republican candidate? This was done twice!
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Answered on August 26, 2014
The libel standard for public figures, such as a candidate for elective office, is a much higher threshold than the standard for a run-of-the-mill...
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A TV ad is being made for a school bond. Does it need the "paid for by" disclaimer most political ads do?
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Answered on March 14, 2014
At the state/local levels of government, the disclaimer requirements for television advertisements are governed by both the Federal Communications...
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Can I donate money to Texas State political election and then have the money allocated to my unpaid volunteer position's use?
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Answered on December 10, 2013
As for allocating your contribution to the campaign for a particular use, the campaign is not legally obligated to fulfill your request in this...
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Can any voter file an election contest?
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Answered on November 17, 2013
The answer to your question depends on the state and the particular type of election in dispute. If you are asking about California elections, see...
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Attempting to set up a Political Action Committee in Florida to work on a ballot initiative and need to know the steps.
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Answered on July 14, 2013
Under IRS regulations, an organization that is established to solely support a ballot initiative should be set up as a 501(c)(4) social welfare...
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Can anyone tell me how a judge is appointed in the state of Pennsylvania?
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Answered on June 26, 2013
The appointment process for judges is different depending on the type of court. To answer your question with any certainty, you would need to...
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