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State elections board hears inaugural campaign finance penalty appeals; mixed outcomes and several continuances
Summary
On Nov. 17 the Virginia State Board of Elections heard more than a dozen campaign finance penalty appeals created under a 2025 law; the board dismissed some appeals, granted relief for others, continued several to allow filings, and in at least one case assessed a reduced fine. Outcomes were recorded by roll call where noted.
The Virginia State Board of Elections spent the bulk of its Nov. 17 meeting hearing appeals from candidates and committees contesting campaign finance penalties assessed under statutes and local practice. Staff said the appeals process was created by recent General Assembly legislation and noted the board has discretion to grant relief if it finds "good cause." Emily Manarski of the campaign finance team presented the petitions and recommended suggested motion language for each appeal.
Many petitioners told the board their late filings resulted from technical problems, travel and connectivity issues, misunderstandings of reporting schedules, or health and family emergencies. "It was my first time running and I have never been involved in a campaign," said one petitioner, asking for leniency.…
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