Kirkmeyer violated federal election law on two separate occasions
End Citizens United (ECU) filed complaints with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) asking for investigations into Barbara Kirkmeyer, candidate for U.S. House in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District.
The complaint with the DOJ states that Kirkmeyer failed to file a personal financial disclosure form, as is required under federal law. ECU also filed a complaint with the FEC against Kirkmeyer for violating federal election law by making two payments of $1,000 from her state Senate campaign account to her congressional campaign account. It is illegal for a candidate to transfer money from their state account to their federal campaign committee.
“Barbara Kirkmeyer is engaging in shady political practices that are illegal. The fact that we are less than a month until Election Day and she has not disclosed her financial interests, which would allow Coloradans to identify any corruption or conflicts of interest, is a major red flag,” said End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller. “These aren’t simple mistakes; it appears to be a calculated move. The DOJ and the FEC should immediately investigate Kirkmeyer and hold her accountable.”
In the DOJ complaint:
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Under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, candidates for Congress are required to file a Personal Financial Disclosure form.
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Candidates for the 2022 election were required to submit their forms by May 16, 2022, or submit a request for an extension by that date.
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Kirkmeyer never filed her Personal Financial Disclosure form, nor did she file an extension request. Even with an extension, her disclosure would be overdue.
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This blatant failure to comply with the law and follow her responsibilities as a candidate for federal office puts Kirkmeyer in violation of the Ethics in Government Act.
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By refusing to file a PFD statement, she is hiding from Colorado voters important information regarding her personal wealth – information that she is required to share so they can make informed choices about who is best to represent them in Congress.
In the FEC complaint:
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Under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 and FEC regulations, candidates for state offices are not allowed to transfer money to their federal campaign accounts if they are also running for federal office.
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On December 11, 2021, Barbara Kirkmeyer transferred $1,000 from her state Senate campaign account to her congressional campaign account. On January 16, 2022, Barbara Kirkmeyer transferred $1,000 from her state Senate campaign account to her congressional campaign account.
Click here to read the DOJ complaint.
Click here to read the FEC complaint.
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