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Campaign finance agencies in Connecticut

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In Connecticut, there is one primary agency involved in statewide campaign finance regulation: the Connecticut State Elections Enforcement Commission. The commission receives and processes required campaign finance disclosure statements submitted by candidates and political committees. In addition, the commission enforces the state's campaign finance laws. The commission is authorized to levy fines against violators of the law.[1]

See also: Campaign finance requirements in Connecticut

Authority

Established in 1974, the Connecticut State Elections Enforcement Commission oversees campaign finance reporting processes for state-level candidates and political committees. The commission is authorized to investigate and prosecute alleged violations of Connecticut's campaign finance laws. The commission can impose civil penalties against individuals and committees who violate the law. Violations of the state's campaign finance laws qualify as class D felonies.[1][2]

Organization

The commission comprises five members. One commissioner each is appointed by the following public officials:[1]

  1. Governor
  2. Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives
  3. Minority leader of the Connecticut House of Representatives
  4. President pro tempore of the Connecticut State Senate
  5. Minority leader of the Connecticut State Senate

Electronic reporting system

See also: Campaign finance requirements in Connecticut

Candidates and political committees in Connecticut can file required campaign finance reporting documents online using eCRIS, Connecticut's Campaign Reporting Information System, which can be accessed here. Members of the public can search eCRIS by visiting this link.[3][4]

Contact information

Connecticut State Elections Enforcement Commission

55 Farmington Ave.
Hartford, CT 06105
Telephone: 860-256-2940
Fax: 860-256-2981
Email: SEEC@ct.gov

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See also

State Executive Officials

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