FEC Votes to Expand Federal Candidates’ Ability to Pay Themselves

The Federal Election Commission says the move will further eliminate barriers to holding public office facing regular Americans.

The U.S Capitol in Washington on Dec. 13, 2023. Mariam Zuhaib/AP Photo

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is expanding the ability of candidates running for federal office to pay themselves using their campaign funds.

On Dec. 14, the nonpartisan FEC voted to revise its regulations on how candidates for public office are eligible to use money from their principal campaign committee to compensate themselves.