Secretary of State Raffensperger challenges state fundraising laws
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaks at a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol on November 11, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. At the press conference Raffensperger announced an audit of the Secretary of State race. (Photo by Elij
ATLANTA - Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is challenging current campaign finance rules as he seeks the Republican nomination for governor, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
What we know:
A lawsuit filed on Monday argues that restrictions placed on his political action committee unfairly limit campaign speech, while allowing Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ organization to raise unlimited contributions.
The filing asks a federal court in Atlanta to provide equal fundraising ability for candidates and affiliated PACs.
Raffensperger said the request is aimed at ensuring fairness and allowing voters to receive the same communication from his committee as others already provide.