The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is urging former Rep. Eric Swalwell to refund more than $30,000 in general election campaign contributions, according to reporting from multiple outlets. In a June 15 letter, the FEC warns Swalwell’s campaign committee that it must return the funds because he is no longer a candidate for the office in question. The FEC indicates that failure to refund the money could trigger further scrutiny, including an audit and potential enforcement action. As public political activity continues around the process of selecting his replacement, regulators’ focus remains on ensuring campaign finance funds are handled in accordance with applicable rules once a candidate is no longer eligible to use those contributions for the targeted election. The reports describe the issue as related to general election donations and identify the amount as exceeding $30,000. Both outlets characterize the FEC’s communication as a compliance demand that sets a clear consequence if the refund is not carried out.