Campaign Finance and Required Filings/Reports
If you are planning to run for office and accept campaign funds, contact the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, as there are forms each candidate must fill out before campaign funds can be accepted. There are also Campaign Disclosure reports to fill out. These reports are required by the Ethics in Government Act of the State of Georgia. For any questions, please contact the State Campaign Finance Office. Visit their website for important candidate requirements and information. Click Here for helpful FAQ on Reporting and Filing information for Campaign Forms.
Brief Overview of Candidate Filing Responsibilities
The Forms DOI, CCDR, and PFD MUST BE filed with the CITY. All other forms are sent by the Candidate to the State Campaign Finance Office address/email/number as indicated on the Form.
Declaration of Intent to Accept Campaign Contributions (DOI) – Mandatory, candidate must file a DOI File Form with the Local Filing Officer (CITY) before collecting campaign contributions
Campaign Contribution Disclosure Reports (CCDR) – Mandatory, must be filed according to the appropriate schedule (see election year, non-election year schedule, File Form with the Local Filing Officer (CITY)
Personal Financial Disclosure Statement (PFDS) – Mandatory, must be filed shortly after qualifying as a candidate (within 15 days after qualifying for most candidates, within 7 days after qualifying for candidates for statewide office). File Form with the Local Filing Officer (CITY)
PIN application (CCDR and PFDS) –necessary to receive Filer ID, for E-filing CCDRs and PFDS(State Elections), should be filed as early as possible to ensure all CCDRs and PFDS can be filed online, Form Filed DIRECTLY to State Campaign Finance
Registration of Campaign Committee (RC) Optional, only if the candidate wants a campaign committee, Form Filed DIRECTLY to the State Campaign Finance.
Choosing the Option of Separate Accounting (COOSA) is Optional, only if the candidate wants to collect contributions for more than one campaign at a time, Form Filed DIRECTLY to the State Campaign Finance.
Two Business Day report of Contributions Received – (TBD) Mandatory, if a candidate receives contributions of $1,000.00 or more between the date of the last CCDR and the date of the election, must report within two days of receipt. Form Filed DIRECTLY to State Campaign Finance
CAMPAIGN RECORD KEEPING – mandatory, candidate or campaign committee must keep records of all contributions and expenditures
Order Voter Registration Lists And Files
Voter List Information can be requested from the Secretary of State Office Click Here
Order Voter Registration Lists and Files
GA Campaign Finance Commission Candidate Forms/ Reports
Filing Responsibilities for Candidates & Candidate Committees
Campaign Finance Reporting Information