Campaign finance agencies in Delaware
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In Delaware, there is one primary agency involved in statewide campaign finance regulation: the Delaware Department of Elections.
Authority
The state elections department is authorized to oversee campaign finance reporting processes for candidates and political committees. In addition, the department is authorized to enact rules and regulations to enforce Delaware's campaign finance laws. The elections department can levy fines against individuals or groups that fail to file timely reports. More serious violations of the law are prosecuted by the state attorney general.[1][2]
Organization
The department is led by a commissioner. The elections commissioner is appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the Delaware State Senate. The commissioner serves a four-year term.[2]
The Delaware State Board of Elections is the department's governing body. The board comprises 10 members, all of whom are appointed by the governor. Five board members must be Democrats and five must be Republicans. The elections commissioner serves as an ex officio member of the board.[2]
Electronic reporting system
Delaware hosts an online campaign finance records system. The system can be accessed here. The public may view disclosure reports here.
Contact information
Delaware Department of Elections
- 905 S. Governors Ave., Suite 170
- Dover, DE 19904
- Telephone: 302-739-4277
- Fax: 302-739-6794
- Email: coe_vote@delaware.gov
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