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Campaign finance agencies in New Jersey
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In New Jersey, there is one primary agency involved in statewide campaign finance regulation: the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission.
Authority
The Election Law Enforcement Commission is an independent agency responsible for the administration and enforcement of New Jersey election law. Candidates and political action committees in New Jersey are required to report finances and expenditures to the commission. The commission is authorized to make the forms for finance reports, prepare reports for public inspection, investigate alleged violations of election law, and enact civil action in court against violators.[1][2][3]
Organization
The commission consists of four members, appointed by the governor with the consent of the state senate. The governor appoints one member to serve as chairperson. Members are appointed to three-year terms. No two members of the commission may be of the same political party.[1][3]
Electronic reporting system
The commission hosts an electronic system for campaign finance reports. The public may view disclosure reports here.
Contact information
New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission
- P.O. Box 185
- Trenton, NJ 08625-0185
- Telephone: 609-292-8700
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See also
- Campaign finance requirements in New Jersey
- New Jersey Secretary of State
- New Jersey Attorney General
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