Alabama Ethics Commission: Campaign funds can be used for civil lawsuits

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 740

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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The Alabama Ethics Commission Wednesday unanimously approved an advisory opinion that said state law from staff that state law allows campaign funds raised by a candidate to pay legal fees for a civil lawsuit if it is related to the job duties while in office.

The opinion came at the request of Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, who has threatened legal action against a political action committee that targeted the state represenative ahead of May’s Republican …

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