Campaign
Finance Guide
Section
9: Identification of Campaign Literature
What
is Campaign Literature?
(DC Official Code § 1-1102.10)
Campaign literature is defined as any printed matter distributed
with the intent to support or oppose candidates, initiatives,
referenda, or recall measures and includes:
- Newspaper or Magazine Advertising
- Posters
- Circulars
- Billboards
- Handbills
- Buttons
- Bumper Stickers
- Sample Ballots
- Initiative, Referendum or Recall Petitions
- Stuffed Animals
- Match Covers
- Key Chains
Identification
of Campaign Literature
(DC Official Code §§ 1-1102.01 and 1-1102.10)
All campaign
literature and advertisements soliciting funds must reference
on the face or front page of the materials that “a copy
of our report is filed with the Director of Campaign Finance.”
Campaign
literature must be identified by the words “paid for by”
followed by the name and address of the payer or the committee
or other person and its treasurer on whose behalf the materials
appear.
Things to Remember
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All campaign literature and advertisements must be properly identified.
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