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      AO 2017-09: Libertarian Association of Massachusetts qualifies as a state party committee

FEC Record: Advisory opinionsAO 2017-09: Libertarian Association of Massachusetts qualifies as a state party committeeSeptember 15, 2017 The Libertarian Association of Massachusetts (the Committee) qualifies as a state party committee under the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act). Background Under the Act and Commission regulations, a state party committee is an organization that by virtue of the bylaws of a political party is part of the official party structure and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a political party at the
    state level, as determined by the Commission. In order for a committee to qualify as a state party committee, it must place at least one candidate for federal office on the ballot as a party candidate. Analysis The Commission determined that the Libertarian Association of Massachusetts meets the three criteria essential to qualify as a state party committee: (1) the national Libertarian National Party (LNP) qualifies as a political party; (2) the Committee is
    part of the official LNP structure; and (3) the Committee is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the LNP at the state level. AO 2017-09:  Date issued: September 14, 2017; 6 pages Citations: Advisory opinions  AO 2016-22Status as state party committee of national partyAO 2016-14Status of 11 Libertarian State Committees as state party committee of national partyAO 1975-129Acceptance of maximum individual contributions by national committee of a non-major political party  Resources:  Commission consideration of AO 2017-09
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          David GarrCommunications Specialist


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