Federal Elections 101

1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Federal Elections 101 On this episode, we'll discuss the basics of federal election law, including what it regulates, and which tax-exempt organizations need to be aware of it. We'll also review recent FEC opinions that allow for interesting pre- and post-election activities for non-501(c)(3) organizations involving federal candidates. Attorneys for this episode Quyen Tu Susan Finkle-Sourlis Tim Mooney Shownotes 1. Federal Election Law Basics: ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Overview of federal campaign finance regulations ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Role of the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Differences between federal and state campaign finance laws 2. Key Regulations: ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Source prohibitions and contribution limits ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Types of source prohibitions (e.g., corporations, foreign nationals) ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Contribution limits and exceptions for PACs and Super PACs 3. In-Kind Contributions and Coordinated Activities: ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Definition and examples of in-kind contributions ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Coordination with candidates and the implications 4. Recent FEC Opinions and Rulings: ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Door-to-door canvassing coordination ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Internet exception for unpaid communications 5. Ballot Initiatives and Federal Candidates: ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Federal candidates’ involvement in state and local ballot measures ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Recent advisory opinions from the FEC 6. Post-Election Activities: ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Ballot curing coordination with federal candidates ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Compliance requirements and legal considerations Resources • Rules of the Game • The Connection (newly updated) • Blog post on coordinating canvassing (AFJ Action) Rules of the Game: The Bolder Advocacy Podcast https://afj.org/podcast <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/31506052/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/172583177