The date the committee (or committee agent) takes possession of the contribution. This date is used for FEC reporting. Contributions charged to credit cards are received on the date the committee receives the contributor's signed authorization to charge the contribution.
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The date the committee (or committee agent) takes possession of the contribution. This date is used for FEC reporting. Contributions charged to credit cards are received on the date the committee receives the contributor's signed authorization to charge the contribution.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Date Received. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/date-received
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