Enforcement Matters & Complaints
Any person may file a complaint against a candidate if it is believed a violation of the Act or Commission rules has occurred. The Commission staff may also initiate an internally generated complaint against a candidate.
Matters Under Review (MURs) through the 2018 election cycle may be accessed on this page. Enforcement matters for prior election cycles may be available online or by contacting the Commission. Click the button below to find out more about the complaint process.
How Complaints Work- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- MUR18-001 Sears for Arizona
- MUR18-002 Jacob Bell
- MUR18-003 Kathy Hoffman
- MUR18-004 Kathy Hoffman
- MUR18-005 Wendy Garcia
- MUR18-006 Ken Bennett
- MUR18-007 One Arizona
- MUR18-008 Ken Bennett
- MUR18-009 Daria Lohman
- MUR18-010 Eric Kurland
- MUR18-011 Bill Pierce
- MUR18-012 American Strong
- MUR18-013 Kiana Sears
- MUR18-014 US Term Limits
- MUR18-015 Betty Villegas
- There were no enforcement matters in 2015.
- MUR 14-001 Douglas Quelland
- MUR 14-002 Doug Ducey
- MUR14-003 Tom Horne
- MUR14-004 Doug Ducey
- MUR14-005 Ken Bennett
- MURs14-006 & 15 - Tom Horne Attorney General Campaign
- MUR14-007 - Legacy Foundation Action Fund
- MUR14-009 Justin Pierce
- MUR14-010 Jamescita Peshlakai
- MUR14-011 Scott Smith
- MUR14-012-013-026 John Huppenthal
- MUR 14-014 Arizona Future Fund
- MURs14-006 & 15 - Tom Horne Attorney General Campaign
- MUR14-016 Elect Steve Smith & Secure America's Bor
- MUR14-017-021 Tom Forese & Doug Little
- MUR14-018 Ed Ableser, Juan Mendes, & Andrew Sherwood
- MUR14-019 Carolyn Vasko
- MUR14-020 Esther Lumm
- MUR14-022 Arizona Grassroots Action
- MUR 14-023 Ken Muir
- MUR14-025 Ken Bennett
- MUR14- 027 Veterans for a Strong America
Audits
The Commission also conducts audits to ensure compliance with the Act and Commission rules. Audits are completed by an independent auditing agency. Candidate audits are selected during election years after the Commission has disbursed funds to qualified candidates. Click the button below to find more information on the audit process.
AuditsLegacy Foundation Enforcement Matters
View more information relating to the Citizens Clean Elections Commission's enforcement matter against Legacy Foundation Action Fund.
Legacy Foundation Action Fund ComplaintEnforcement FAQ
How Do I File a Complaint?
The complaint must be written, sworn to, and signed in the presence of a notary public and notarized. The Commission will not accept verbal or anonymous complaints. Complaints should be delivered to the Commission's office. For additional information, see the Enforcement Process flow chart by clicking the button at the top of this page.
Where Can I Find a Copy of the Commission's Act & Rules Manual?
View the Act & Rules Manual.
Can I Email My Complaint to the Commission?
Yes, the complaint may be emailed. However, the original complaint must also be sent or delivered to the Commission.
Does the Commission Audit Candidates?
Yes. All participating candidates will be audited. The Commission may also conduct an enforcement audit during the course of an investigation. Audit findings are public record, presented to the Commission during a public meeting and will be posted on this web page.