A concept found in BCRA. Definition created to allow Congress to regulate “sham issue ads”. Rendered practically irrelevant by Wisconsin Right to Life (WRTL) decision.
An Electioneering Communications (EC) is a broadcast advertisement (television or radio) which refers to a clearly identified federal candidate, is broadcast before an election (30 days before a primary or 60 days before a general) which includes that candidate, and is targeted to the relevant electorate[1].
[1] "Electioneering Communications Brochure." Federal Election Commission. Jan. 2010. Web. 11 Dec. 2011. <http://www.fec.gov/pages/brochures/electioneering.shtml>.
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