Elections & Campaigns

Congress writes federal campaign finance law: who may give to candidates, how much, and what campaigns must disclose, enforced by the Federal Election Commission. It sets rules for political ads and judges its own members’ elections. Courts bar caps on spending, and states and parties decide how nominees are chosen.Congress writes campaign finance law, from contribution limits to disclosure and the FEC, and rules for political ads. Courts bar caps on spending; states and parties decide how nominees are chosen.