Glossary Definition:

Candidate Committee: Candidate committees are the official political committees of federal candidates. Every federal candidate is required to register an authorized candidate committee with the Federal Election Commission. This committee serves as the official depository for the candidate's official campaign funds.

Statutes and/or Regulations:

Fundraising by Candidate or Federal Officeholder for State, district or local committee of Political Party: 11 C.F.R. § 300.64

Fundraising by Candidate or Federal Officeholder for State Party Candidates: 11 C.F.R. § 300.63

Fundraising by Candidate or Federal Officeholder for Tax-Exempt Organization: 11 C.F.R. §§ 300.52, 300.65

Prohibitions on Fundraising by Candidate or Federal Officeholder: 11 C.F.R. §§ 300.60 through 300.62

Related Forms:

FEC Statement of Organization for PACs: Form 1 and Instructions

FEC Notification of Multicandidate Status for PACs: Form 1M and Instructions

FEC Disclosure Form for Candidate Committees of House and Senate Candidates: Form 3 and Instructions

FEC Post-Election Detailed Summary for Form 3: Form and Instructions

FEC Disclosure Form for Candidate Committees of Presidential Candidates: Form 3P and Instructions

FEC Post-Election Detailed Summary for Form 3P: Form and Instructions

FEC Disclosure Form to Report Candidate Committee Last-Minute Receipts of $1,000 or More: Form 6 and Instructions

Commentary:

FEC Campaign Guide for Congressional Candidates and Committees

FEC BCRA Campaign Guide Supplement