What Your Date’s FEC Filings Can Tell You

You got a match on a dating app, had fun, and thought this person was worth at least a few hours of face-to-face time. You want to know as much as you can about your date, because they are your future spouse. What do you do when their social media accounts are private? FEC.gov is the place to look.

The Federal Campaign Elections Act was the reason for the creation of the U.S. Federal Elections Commission. 48 years later, its usefulness has expanded beyond the disclosure of campaign finance information and into the realm of online dating. This method of internet sleuthing can give you important pieces of information.

Political affiliation

A recent poll shows that most of the Democrats and Republicans don't think it's a good idea to have a relationship with someone who voted for the opposing party. When you come across someone who isn't giving up their political affiliation, what do you do? They declared their stance as moderate.

They will show you which political party they have donated to. Do what you are told.

Career

In the past few years, LinkedIn has become a critical social network for those looking for love. What do you do when your crush abandons the professional convention and lives without a professional network? When making a political donation, you have to include your employer and occupation. You can find out if they work in one of your dealbreaker professions by searching your date on the FEC website.