Work for transparent elections

Published 8:41 am Tuesday, January 26, 2021

In order to further secure free and transparent elections and protect our democracy, I urge readers to contact the chair, Shana Broussard, Federal Election Commission, was 1050 First Street, N, Washington D.C. 20463 asking them to implement the following items.

1.Clarify on-ad disclaimer requirements for digital political ads so the public knows who is paying for the ads to influence their vote.

2.Explain how the ban on personal use of campaign funds applies even after a candidate is no longer running for office.

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3. Clarify that the ban on personal use of campaign funds applies to politicians’ leadership pacs

There are other policies needed and explained on the website campaignlegal.org in an article titled Seven Actions the FEC Should Take as It Gets to Work.

Jane Preston

Danville