04/23/2026
SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING
Now that local elections are underway its important to remember that churches are prohibited from publicly endorsing political candidates or interfering with elections, without possibly risking their tax-exempt status. 👀
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Churches and Political Lobbying Activities — Freedom From Religion Foundation
Cannot endorse or oppose candidates for public office
Cannot make any communication—either from the pulpit, in a newsletter, or church bulletin—which expressly advocates for the election or defeat of a candidate for public office
Cannot make expenditures on behalf of a candidate for public office or allow any of their resources to be used indirectly for political purposes (e.g., use their phones for a phone bank)
Cannot ask a candidate for public office to sign a pledge or other promise to support a particular issue
Cannot distribute partisan campaign literature
Cannot display political campaign signs on church property
A church is participatiing in political lobbying. What can I do about it? Every election year, the Foundation receives complaints and questions by its members and members of the public
