What are the rules regarding campaign finance disclosures?

Campaign finance disclosure in the District of Columbia is an important safeguard for the integrity of political campaigns. The rules are designed to provide greater transparency into how money is being spent on campaigns and how large contributions are being made. The District of Columbia Board of Elections requires that all committees and persons who make political contributions to campaigns must submit financial information to the Board. This information includes details about the names of persons making a contribution, the amount of the contribution, and the address of the person making the contribution. The Board also requires that all committees and persons receiving political contributions must provide information about how the funds are being used. This includes information about the date the contribution was received, the amount of the contribution, and how the funds were spent. Additionally, the Board requires that all committees and persons making political contributions must file a statement annually that reports the name of the candidate or committee that received the funds and the amounts contributed. This statement must be filed within 10 days of the end of the election period. By ensuring that campaign contributions are disclosed to the Board of Elections, it is hoped that voters will be better informed of how their candidates are receiving money and how it is being spent. Disclosing campaign contributions is an important safeguard to ensure that political candidates act in an ethical and accountable manner.

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