AO 2019-13: Use of Campaign Funds for Childcare Expenses
August 01, 2019
August 01, 2019
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following advisory opinions document:
Campaign funds may be used to pay for a candidate's childcare expenses that are incurred as a direct result of campaign activity.
Background
Mary Jennings Hegar is a candidate in the 2020 election for the U.S. Senate in Texas. Prior to becoming a candidate, she had a career in the military and as an author and public speaker. Ms. Hegar left her job to work . . .
Campaign funds may be used to pay for a candidate's childcare expenses that are incurred as a direct result of campaign activity.
Background
Mary Jennings Hegar is a candidate in the 2020 election for the U.S. Senate in Texas. Prior to becoming a candidate, she had a career in the military and as an author and public speaker. Ms. Hegar left her job to work . . .