New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission

The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) is an independent governmental agency that is responsible for monitoring the integrity of campaign finances in elections in New Jersey. The Commission was established in 1973.

Candidates for all public elections in New Jersey are required to file contribution and expenditure reports. ELEC also administers public financing for those running in primary or general elections for Governor of New Jersey.^[1] The Commission administers aspects of New Jersey "pay-to-play" laws, registration of governmental affairs agents (lobbyists) and quarterly disclosure of lobbying activity, and requires personal financial disclosure statements for certain candidates.

References

↑ About ELEC, New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. Accessed June 15, 2010.

Election commissions in the United States

Federal Election Commission

California Fair Political Practices Commission Florida Election Commission New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission New York City Board of Elections New York State Board of Elections Oklahoma State Election Board Virginia State Board of Elections

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