Primary definition
A set of laws that detail the rules and regulations for raising and spending funds and contributions for political purposes.
Also known asElection Funding Regulations · Political Contribution Rules · Campaign Funding Statutes · Finance in Politics Laws · CFL
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
A set of laws that detail the rules and regulations for raising and spending funds and contributions for political purposes.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Campaign Finance Laws. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 23, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/campaign-finance-laws
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