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Getting ballot access and incorporating a party committee Ballot access laws The process by which candidates and political parties appear on the ballot is subject to state law. For more information, contact the state’s election authority. For a list of state disclosure and election offices, consult the Combined Federal/State Disclosure and Election Directory. Incorporating the committee If a party committee incorporates for liability purposes only, its outgoing contributions and other expenditures are not subject to the prohibition on corporate contributions. The treasurer, however, remains liable for the committee’s compliance with the federal campaign finance law. Liability for debts is generally governed by state law.
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 Legal citations Regulations 11 CFR 114.12(a)Incorporation of political committees
 Advisory opinions AO 2005-15Termination and reorganization of state party committee AO 1995-07Personal liability for bank loan


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