The Iredell Republican PartyPO Box 292Troutman, NC 28166

February 10, 2016

Ms. Becky GalliherIredell Board of Elections203 Stockton StreetStatesville, NC 28677

Dear Ms. Galliher,

Upon further investigation, it also appears that Our Schools First purchased advertising space from the Iredell Democrat Party. I've attached a copy of their disbursement report.

According to pg. 10 of the NC BOE State Campaign Finance Manual, a contribution "refers to any advance, conveyance, deposit, distribution, transfer of funds, loan, payment, gift, pledge, or subscription of money or anything of value whatsoever to a candidate, political committee, political party committee, or referendum committee. This also refers to any contract, agreement, or other obligation to make a contribution. An expenditure forgiven by a person or entity to whom it is owed is also considered a “contribution.” The term “contribution” does not include an “independent expenditure”."

Furthermore, page 14 of the same campaign finance manual also states that "However, referendum committees may not contribute to any other political committee."

I would appreciate your investigation into this matter as well. For the record, the Iredell Republican Party has not received a contribution from the Our Schools First referendum committee.

Thank you,

Matt McCallChairmanIredell Republican Party