September 04, 2009 05:58 PM UTC

Friendly Reminder for Potential Federal Candidates (Who Shall Remain Unnamed)

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• by: ThillyWabbit

For all you people who are “considering” running for political office but who have allegedly already raised tens of thousands of dollars, and have reportedly already hired campaign staff, here’s a friendly reminder from your Federal Election Commission:

If you are running for the U.S. House, Senate or the Presidency, you must register with the FEC once you (or persons acting on your behalf) receive contributions or make expenditures in excess of $5,000. Within 15 days of reaching that $5,000 threshold, you must file a Statement of Candidacy (FEC Form 2) authorizing a principal campaign committee to raise and spend funds on your behalf. Within 10 days of that filing, your principal campaign committee must submit a Statement of Organization (FEC Form 1).  Your campaign will thereafter report its receipts and disbursements on a regular basis.  Campaigns should download the Campaign Guide for Congressional Candidates [PDF] and our Candidate Registration presentation [PowerPoint] for more information on the laws that apply to them. [emphasis and underlines added]

That is all.