What is the role of “independent expenditure committees”?

In Hawaii, independent expenditure committees (IECs) are groups that are allowed to spend money on political activities related to elections. In general, IECs are not allowed to coordinate their activities with any political candidate or party. In other words, they make independent decisions with regards to their political activities that cannot be influenced by any political leader. IECs are allowed to engage in activities such as campaigning for or against a particular candidate or a political party, distributing flyers or running advertisements related to an election, and making contributions to candidate committees. The primary goal of IECs is to bring attention to particular candidates or their platforms during an election period. The role of IECs in Hawaii election law is significant; they help bring important issues to the forefront during elections and can influence the outcome of the election. IECs also allow individuals or groups of people to express their political views without being directly associated with a particular political party or candidate. As long as they do not coordinate their activities with any political leader, an IEC’s activities are generally legal in Hawaii.

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