if I define open as, "your campaign would have to register and be verified"...then it abides by the state/fed rules for these datasets. I can't just throw the data on github.
It's not obvious to me how open access to this data would be intrinsicly bad, but I suppose that relies on the assumption that it's equally available to all parties (which may not (definitely not?)) be the case.
any pointers to the statuatory/regulatory guidelines would be appreciated.
I've chatted with a two different lawyers over here in Ohio...and both have advised strict security and election/campaign use only.