The Federal Election Commission flagged routine midyear financial reports from U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, former U.S. Rep. Mark Green, U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger, and 7th Congressional District candidate Matt Van Epps in its round of September warning letters. Potential mistakes — including over-limit contributions (Van Epps, who is vying for Green’s seat), unauthorized committee transfers (Harshbarger) and misreporting a high-dollar corporate donor (Blackburn) — could draw campaign audits or fines if left unaddressed.

Candidates raising money in Congress submit regular reports to the FEC detailing money received and spent. Money solicited or spent associated with public office presents the obvious potential for misuse, and for more than 50 years, the Federal Election Campaign Act — enf

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