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Feb 13, 2026 · fec.gov
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Bernegger sues FEC, saying agency failed to act on complaint against Slotkin committees

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Key takeaways

  • Peter Bernegger filed suit on January 23, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
  • Bernegger previously filed an administrative complaint with the FEC on December 19, 2025.
  • The complaint names Elissa Slotkin for Michigan, Slotkin Victory Fund, Josie Olsen (treasurer), and the terminated Elissa Slotkin for Congress committee.
  • Allegations include suspect transactions that produced unlawful contributions and inaccurate reports to the FEC.
  • Bernegger alleges the FEC failed to act within the 120-day statutory period after receiving the complaint.
  • He seeks declaratory and injunctive relief under the Federal Election Campaign Act and asks the court to order the FEC to conform with the declaration within 30 days.
  • The FEC provides a litigation page for the case: https://www.fec.gov/legal-resources/court-cases/bernegger-v-fec-26-213/

Follow Up Questions

What is the 120-day statutory period referenced and when does it start?Expand

The 120‑day period is the deadline in 52 U.S.C. §30109(a)(8) that begins on the date an administrative complaint is filed with the FEC; if the Commission has not acted on the complaint during that 120‑day period the complainant may petition the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to challenge the delay.

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