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Can I use email marketing to fundraise in Montana? What are the requirements?

Requirements for Email Fundraising in Montana

Montana has specific requirements for email fundraising. According to Montana law, political committees must register with the Commissioner of Political Practices and file regular campaign finance reports using the Campaign Electronic Reporting System (CERS) [1].

Additionally, emails sent by a congressional office must comply with the Franking Regulations, which are issued by the House Franking Commission and govern the use of the frank under 39 U.S.C. § 3210 and related statutes. Statutory law provides that it is Congress’ intent that the frank not be used for campaign purposes [2].

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) also has rules for political campaign calls and texts. Political text messages can be sent without the intended recipient’s prior consent if the message’s sender does not use autodialing [3].

Complaint Against Candidate Dudik

In 2019, a complaint was filed against candidate Dudik alleging that she violated campaign practice laws by bulk emailing messages advocating for her candidacy from the [4].

Resources for Campaign Finance

For more information on federal campaign finance processes and legal resources, you can visit the FEC website [5].

Therefore, to use email marketing for fundraising in Montana, you must register with the Commissioner of Political Practices, comply with the Franking Regulations, and follow the FEC rules for political campaign calls and texts.

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