CA FPPC

10/19/2026

We are extending our telephone advice hours to help candidates and committees on the November 3, 2026 ballot meet the October 22 second pre-election campaign statement deadline.

📅 Monday, October 19 – Thursday, October 22
🕘 Morning: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
🕜 Afternoon: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

We encourage candidates, treasurers, and committees to take advantage of these extended hours for assistance with campaign reporting requirements ahead of the deadline.

10/15/2026

Scheduled Network Maintenance Notice

Please be advised that scheduled network maintenance will take place on Friday, October 16, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

During this time, users may experience temporary network disruptions or intermittent connectivity.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to maintain our systems.

10/01/2026

Today, FPPC Chair Adam E. Silver joined “The Role of Technology in the 2026 Election and Beyond,” a conversation exploring how emerging technologies are shaping the political landscape and what those changes could mean for the 2026 election and the years ahead.

As technology evolves, the FPPC remains committed to ensuring California’s political transparency framework keeps pace, with clear, meaningful disclosure that helps the public stay informed.

Thank you to California Initiative for Technology and Democracy for hosting this conversation. Thank you to POLITICO for leading this panel discussion.

09/21/2026

How is technology shaping the 2026 election? Join FPPC Chair Adam E. Silver for a discussion on AI, deepfakes, election transparency, and the future of technology in politics.

📅 Thursday, October 1 | 12–1 p.m. PT

📍 Sacramento

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A program co-hosted by UC Student and Policy Center and the California Initiative for Technology & Democracy

09/21/2026

“The FPPC is proud to support AB 1130, which builds on years of work to address the growing use of paid influencers in political campaigns. Californians deserve to know when political content appearing in their feeds has been paid for by a campaign. By adding meaningful enforcement and making influencer payments easier to identify in campaign reports, AB 1130 strengthens transparency and accountability as campaigns embrace new platforms and forms of communication,” said Adam E. Silver, Chair of the California FPPC.

Under a new law, creators could face fines of $5,000 per post if they don’t disclose that they were paid to make political content.

09/04/2026

Technology is rapidly changing the way political campaigns communicate, engage voters, and operate - raising important questions about transparency, disclosure, and the future of political regulation.

Join FPPC Chair Adam E. Silver for “The Role of Technology in the 2026 Election and Beyond,” a conversation exploring how emerging technologies are shaping today’s political landscape and what these changes could mean beyond the 2026 election.

As technology continues to evolve, the FPPC remains focused on ensuring California’s political transparency framework keeps pace while supporting clear, meaningful disclosure for the public.

Learn more and register:

08/20/2026

FPPC Chair Adam E. Silver recently spoke with Campaigns & Elections about the rapidly evolving landscape of political campaigns - from artificial intelligence and influencer-driven content to emerging practices like “trend simulation.”

The conversation also explored how the FPPC is approaching these new technologies while balancing innovation, free speech, transparency, and meaningful disclosure for the public.

As campaign strategies and technology continue to evolve, the FPPC remains focused on ensuring California’s political transparency rules keep pace.

Read the full Q&A:

C&E spoke with California Fair Political Practices Commission Chair Adam Silver on Thursday about the new frontiers in campaign politics and how he’s thinking about the balance between free speech and regulation.

08/17/2026

FPPC Chair Adam E. Silver spoke with Capitol Weekly about the evolving role of artificial intelligence in campaign finance and the FPPC’s ongoing efforts to address emerging technologies while promoting transparency and accountability in California’s political process.

Listen Here:

CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: It has been a very busy last few years for Fair Political Practices Commission Chairman Adam Silver. In addition to the usual challenges of an election year, Silver has been working on numerous efforts to utilize artificial intelligence in how the FPPC addresses campaign fina...

08/06/2026

Education is one of the most effective tools for strengthening compliance.

The FPPC's Political Reform Education Program (PREP) provides first-time or low-risk violators with an opportunity to learn California's campaign finance and ethics laws, and avoid formal enforcement penalties when appropriate.

Recently, a local candidate successfully completed PREP after correcting a campaign advertising disclosure issue, allowing the matter to be resolved without further enforcement.

Whether you're a candidate, campaign treasurer, or public official, understanding the rules before problems arise is the best way to build public trust.

Learn more about the FPPC's educational resources: https://www.fppc.ca.gov/PREP

Read the article: https://www.sacbee.com/latest-news/article316777159.html

08/06/2026

The 24-hour campaign reporting period is now underway.

Beginning August 5 through Election Day (November 3), candidates and committees may be required to file a Form 497 within 24 hours after certain contributions or independent expenditures are made.

State filers must submit Form 497 electronically.

Learn more about the reporting requirements and whether they apply to you:https://www.fppc.ca.gov/siteassets/documents/tad/filing_schedules/2026/2026_state_nov_01_cand_final.pdf