Campaign finance agencies in Indiana
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In Indiana, there are two primary agencies involved in statewide campaign finance regulation: the Election Division of the Office of the Indiana Secretary of State and the Indiana Election Commission. The former, in concert with local boards of election, is responsible for administering the state's campaign finance law. The latter is authorized to investigate alleged violations of the law and impose civil penalties against violators.[1][2]
- See also: Campaign finance requirements in Indiana
Indiana Secretary of State
- See also: Indiana Secretary of State
Authority
The Indiana Secretary of State serves as the state's chief elections official. The Election Division administers election and campaign finance laws. This includes overseeing reporting processes for state-level candidates and political committees.[1][2]
Indiana Election Commission
Authority
The Indiana Election Commission is authorized to assess civil penalties against individuals or groups who fail to comply with campaign law. If an individual or group fails to file a required campaign finance report, the commission can levy a fine of up to $1,000 ($50 per day that the report is late).[2]
State law stipulates that "a person who knowingly files a fraudulent report commits a Level 6 felony, and is subject to a $10,000 fine, two and one-half years imprisonment, or both."[2]
The commission is also authorized to investigate alleged violations of the law. The commission may take evidence and issue subpoenas for this purpose. In the event that the commission determines that a felony or misdemeanor has been committed, the commission must report the violation to a prosecuting attorney, who can in turn prosecute the case as a criminal matter.[2]
Organization
The commission comprises four members, all of whom are appointed by the governor. Each commissioner must belong to one of the state's major political parties, and no more than two commissioners may belong to the same political party. The chairpersons of the major political parties nominate individuals to serve on the commission. Commissioners serve two-year terms.[3]
The governor appoints a commissioner chair and vice chair. The chair of the commission must belong to the same political party as the Indiana Secretary of State. The vice chair must belong to a different political party.[3]
Contact information
Indiana Secretary of State, Election Division and Indiana Election Commission
- 200 W. Washington St., Room 201
- Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Telephone: 317-232-6531
- Email: Contact form
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