Morfeld accuses Foley of illegal fundraising, but state official says law was followed

Foley advised Channel 8 that the campaign committee is “completely legit” and that the fundraising was performed legally.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska State Sen. Adam Morfeld has accused Lt. Gov. Mike Foley of illegally raising cash via a individual campaign committee.

But the head of the state agency that enforces campaign finance laws suggests Foley adopted the law.

Morfeld claims Foley, who has served as lieutenant governor due to the fact 2015, violated Nebraska Revised Statute 49-4110.

The law claims the lieutenant governor “shall not have a different applicant committee but shall be incorporated in the prospect committee with the candidate for Governor of the similar political celebration.”

Morfeld mentioned Foley has lifted 1000’s of pounds during his time as lieutenant governor.

Foley ongoing to elevate cash for the marketing campaign committee, Foley for the Individuals — Governor, despite this staying prohibited, Morfeld reported.

In 2021, Foley renamed the campaign committee to advantage his marketing campaign for point out auditor, according to Morfeld.

“The actuality that our 2nd-highest elected state executive who is now managing to serve as Condition Auditor, whose duty is to safeguard our general public cash, illegally fundraised tens of thousands of dollars to gain his political profession ought to be disturbing to all Nebraskans. Nebraskans are exhausted of dishonest politicians charged with guarding the community believe in adhering to only the regulations they discover easy and disregarding the types that do not benefit their political careers. I contact on Lieutenant Governor Foley to disgorge the resources illegally elevated during his time as Lieutenant Governor in violation of statute.” — Morfeld

Foley advised Channel 8 that the campaign committee is “perfectly legit” and that the fundraising was finished legally.

“Adam does not understand the legislation,” Foley said in a mobile phone contact.

Foley mentioned he followed advice from Frank Daley, executive director of the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission, in making the marketing campaign committee.

Daley verified this to Channel 8, saying that given that Foley’s campaign committee is not for lieutenant governor, it is correctly lawful.

Just before the law was passed in 2001, the governor and lieutenant governor would operate independent races, so they had different marketing campaign committees.

Considering that the regulation was passed, the two now operate below one particular campaign committee, making a separate a person for lieutenant governor unlawful.

Foley’s campaign committee was for governor, and now point out auditor, but in no way for lieutenant governor.

Once-a-year statements for Foley’s marketing campaign committee can be identified below.