Maxine Waters’ Campaign Agrees to $68,000 Fine for Election Rule Violations
The campaign committee of longtime California Representative Maxine Waters has agreed to pay a $68,000 fine after a Federal Election Commission (FEC) investigation uncovered multiple violations of campaign finance regulations during the 2020 election cycle.
- Inaccurate reporting of donations and expenditures in 2020.
- Accepting $19,000 in excessive contributions from seven individuals, each giving more than the legal limit of $2,800.
- Conducting $7,000 in cash payments, each over the $100 legal threshold.
To avoid court proceedings, Waters’ campaign agreed to pay the civil fine and send its treasurer to FEC-sponsored training on proper campaign finance procedures, providing documentation of attendance.
Attorney Leilani Beaver representing the campaign stated the violations were unintentional. The campaign has since improved compliance by consulting legal counsel and updating internal procedures.
Rep. Waters, serving since 1991 and lead Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, has faced prior scrutiny over financial practices including a separate case involving payments to her daughter for a slate mailer project.
Previous FEC investigations found insufficient evidence for deliberate wrongdoing. This case highlights the ongoing importance of transparency and accountability in campaign finance enforcement.
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