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      AO 2023-12: Democratic Party of the Northern Mariana Islands qualifies as a state party committee

FEC Record: Advisory opinionsAO 2023-12: Democratic Party of the Northern Mariana Islands qualifies as a state party committeeJanuary 12, 2024 The Democratic Party of the Northern Mariana Islands (Committee) qualifies as a state party committee under the Federal Election Campaign Act. Background The determination of a state party organization’s status as the state committee of a political party depends on three elements. First, the national party of which the state party organization is a part must itself be a political party. Second, the state party organization must be part of the official structure of the national party. Third, the state party organization must be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the national party at the state level. Analysis The Commission determined that the Democratic Party of the Northern Mariana Islands meets the three criteria essential to qualify as a state party committee: (1) the Democratic Party qualifies as a political party; (2) the Committee is part of the official Democratic Party structure; and (3) the Committee is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Democratic Party at the state level. Date issued: January 5, 2024; Length: 5 pages Citations Regulations 11 C.F.R. § 100.3(a)Definition. Candidate 11 C.F.R. § 100.15Political party Advisory Opinions AO 2016-18Ohio Green Party qualifies as state party committee of national party AO 2016-14Status of 11 Libertarian State Committees qualifies as state party committee of national party AO 2015-01Green-Rainbow Party qualifies as state party committee of national party AO 2012-39Green Party of Virginia qualifies as state party committee of national party AO 2012-36Green Party of Connecticut qualifies as state party committee of national party Resources AO 2023-12Types of political party committees
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          Mary Ann BakerCommunications Specialist


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