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Campaign finance agencies in Iowa
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In Iowa, there is one primary agency involved in statewide campaign finance regulation: the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board. The board administers and enforces Iowa's campaign finance laws.[1]
- See also: Campaign finance requirements in Iowa
Authority
The Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board is authorized to administer and enforce the state's campaign finance laws. This includes receiving and processing required campaign finance disclosure reports. The board also investigates alleged violations of the law. In addition, upon determining that a violation has occurred, the board is authorized to assess civil penalties against the violator.[1][2][3]
Organization
The governing board of the agency comprises six members, all of whom are appointed by the governor and serve staggered six-year terms. Nominees must be confirmed by the Iowa State Senate.[4]
Electronic reporting system
- See also: Campaign finance requirements in Iowa
Section 68A.404 of the Iowa Code requires most candidates and political committees to file campaign finance disclosure statements electronically. The online reporting system can be accessed here. The public may view disclosure reports by visiting this website.
Contact information
Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board
- 510 E. 12th St., Suite 1A
- Des Moines, IA 50319
- Telephone: 515-281-4028
- Email: ethicsboard@iowa.gov
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See also
External links
- Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board
- Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board's Web Reporting System
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, "Our Mission," accessed June 23, 2025
- ↑ Iowa Code, "Chapter 68A, Section 701," accessed June 23, 2025
- ↑ Iowa Code, "Chapter 68B, Section 32D," accessed June 23, 2025
- ↑ Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, "Board Members," accessed June 23, 2025
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