Election Finance
/ɪˈlɛkʃən ˈfaɪnæns/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal rules and regulations governing the funding of political campaigns and activities.
Election finance laws require candidates to report their campaign contributions and expenditures.
- (n.) The system and mechanisms through which political campaigns raise, manage, and spend money.
Transparency in election finance is essential to prevent corruption and undue influence.
Forms
- election finance
- election finances
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Commentary
Election finance terminology often intersects with campaign finance laws; care should be taken to distinguish statutory funding rules from broader political finance concepts.
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