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Time Frame
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Action or Deadline
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1/1/2011 to 1/28/2012
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Exploratory period –
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Candidates may accept up to $1,000 contributions from any person
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Up to a maximum aggregate of $20,000
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Candidate files monthly reports of receipts and expenditures
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| 6/12/2010 to 1/28/2012 |
Candidate Files Declaration of Intent with SEC
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| 9/1/2011 to 1/28/2012 |
Qualifying period
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Candidates must raise $35,000 to $50,000 in contributions from $1 to $100 from registered voters.
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Candidate must have at least 500 contributors
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At least 10% of contributors must reside in each Congressional District.
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9/1/2011 until
SEC determines certification |
Any person may challenge any contribution
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| Meeting shortly after 2/4/2012 |
SEC must rule on validity
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| 9/1/2011 to 1/28/2012 |
Candidate Applies for Certification
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Secretary checks numbers and SEC confirms
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Has signed Declaration of Intent
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Has obtained required # and amounts
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Has complied with contribution restrictions
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Is eligible to appear on ballot
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Has met all other requirements
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Within 3 business days
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Verified using approved verification and sampling techniques
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2 days after certification
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SEC causes Primary Election Fund check to be issued by Auditor and Treasurer
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9/4/2011 to 4/23/2012
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Independent expenditure reporting
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| 4/24/2012 to 5/8/2012 |
Independent expenditure reporting
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| 1/9/2012 to 5/8/2012 |
Primary Election Campaign Period
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| 5/10/2012 |
Losing candidate returns unused funds
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| 5/9/2012 to 11/6/2012 |
General Election Campaign Period
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| 2 days after primary results certified |
SEC causes General Election check to be issued by Auditor and Treasurer
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| 5/9/2012 to 10/23/2012 |
Independent expenditure reporting
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| 10/24/2012 to 11/6/2012 |
Independent expenditure reporting
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