Definition
In campaign finance, disclosure laws require candidates, parties, PACs, and some outside groups to report donors, spending, debts, and other activity.
Political Dictionary
Disclosure
Disclosure is the public reporting of political money, sponsorship, or official information.
Why It Matters
It helps voters evaluate who is financing campaigns and political messages.
How It Works
Committees file periodic reports, and advertisements may include sponsor disclaimers.
History
Disclosure requirements expanded with twentieth-century campaign-finance reforms.
Example
A campaign report lists donors above the reporting threshold.
Common Misconceptions
- Disclosure reveals every indirect funding source.
- Disclosed contributions are automatically improper.
- All political speech requires public donor lists.
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