A lawyer representing former Republican National Committee chair Michael Steele has filed a formal response to a complaint regarding his gubernatorial exploratory committee, rejecting an allegation that the committee is operating in violation of Maryland campaign finance law.
In a letter sent Tuesday to the state Board of Elections, Steele attorney Charlie Spies asserted that the fundraising entity the former lieutenant governor established for the exploratory phase of a possible gubernatorial campaign is following Maryland election law.
“To date our client has made no expenditures, therefore could not possibly be in violation of Maryland Election Law,” Spies told the board. “Our client is aware of the limited scope and purpose of exploratory committees and intends to continue complying with Maryland law.”
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