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LaPorte County officials outline campaign finance deadlines, reporting rules and penalties ahead of filing season
Summary
At the Jan. 15 LaPorte County Q&A, election staff reviewed committee formation rules (CFA-1), detailed reporting (CFA-4), itemization thresholds, large-contribution reporting, audit and amendment expectations, and potential penalties for late or defective reports.
LaPorte County election officials used a Jan. 15 public Q&A to walk attendees through campaign finance rules and deadlines for the 2026 election cycle, emphasizing timely filing and accurate reporting to avoid fines or enforcement proceedings.
Panelists explained that after declaring candidacy, a candidate must file a CFA-1 within 10 days to establish a committee when required. "After you file after you declare your candidacy with the CAN-2, you have 10 days to fill out the CFA-1," a panelist said. Officials said a committee is required when either a…
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