WASHINGTON, D.C. — Potential 2nd Congressional District candidate Gary Hooser is walking a fine line when it comes to federal election law. People considering a run for national office are permitted to “test the waters” by raising money to use
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Potential 2nd Congressional District candidate Gary Hooser is walking a fine line when it comes to federal election law.
People considering a run for national office are permitted to “test the waters” by raising money to use on expenses like polls, travel and telephone calls to determine whether their candidacy is feasible. But there is a point at which a maybe-candidate must officially register by filing paperwork with the FEC.
While the 57-year-old former state senator said he’s still exploring the possibility of running for Congress, he could meet the Federal Election Commission’s standard for when somebody who’s “testing the waters” crosses the line into candidacy.
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