Candidate RegistrationCandidate Registration
An Online PresentationAn Online Presentationof the FEC Information Divisionof the FEC Information Division
ObjectivesObjectives
• Identify the registration threshold for Identify the registration threshold for candidates and their campaign committeescandidates and their campaign committees
• Provide step-by-step instructions for Provide step-by-step instructions for registering with the FECregistering with the FEC
When & How to RegisterWhen & How to Register
Raise or spend more than $5,000 on campaign:Raise or spend more than $5,000 on campaign:
• Statement of Candidacy (FEC Form 2)Statement of Candidacy (FEC Form 2) Filed by candidate within 15 daysFiled by candidate within 15 days
• Statement of Organization (FEC Form 1)Statement of Organization (FEC Form 1) Filed by campaign committee within 10 days Filed by campaign committee within 10 days
after Form 2after Form 2
http://http://www.fec.gov/info/forms.shtmlwww.fec.gov/info/forms.shtml
►Identification NumberIdentification Number►Candidate’s Name and AddressCandidate’s Name and Address►New or AmendedNew or Amended►Party AffiliationParty Affiliation
Statement of CandidacyStatement of Candidacy
x
►Office SoughtOffice Sought►State and DistrictState and District
X
To be assigned
Statement of CandidacyStatement of Candidacy
REQUIRED
OPTIONAL
Setting Up the CommitteeSetting Up the Committee
▼ Name of CommitteeName of Committee• Must include candidate’s Must include candidate’s name name• Unauthorized committees cannotUnauthorized committees cannot use candidate’s name use candidate’s name
► Name of CommitteeName of Committee
Setting Up the CommitteeSetting Up the Committee
Setting Up the CommitteeSetting Up the Committee
To be assigned
X
Setting Up the CommitteeSetting Up the Committee
X
Affiliated Authorized Committee
Setting Up the CommitteeSetting Up the Committee
► Authorized CommitteeAuthorized Committee
X
Setting Up the CommitteeSetting Up the Committee
► Custodian of RecordsCustodian of Records
► TreasurerTreasurer► Assistant TreasurerAssistant Treasurer
Setting Up the CommitteeSetting Up the Committee
Setting Up the CommitteeSetting Up the Committee
▼ Treasurer or Asst. TreasurerTreasurer or Asst. Treasurer• Deposits receiptsDeposits receipts
• Authorizes all expendituresAuthorizes all expenditures
• Monitors contributionsMonitors contributions
• Keeps all required recordsKeeps all required records
• Signs reportsSigns reports
• Files accurate reports on timeFiles accurate reports on time
Setting Up the CommitteeSetting Up the Committee
► Banks or Other DepositoriesBanks or Other Depositories▼ Banks or Other DepositoriesBanks or Other Depositories
• May invest campaign fundsMay invest campaign funds
• Must have at least one account upon Must have at least one account upon which checks can be drawnwhich checks can be drawn
• To open an account, obtain Tax ID To open an account, obtain Tax ID number from IRS: 1-800-TAX-FORMnumber from IRS: 1-800-TAX-FORM
Where to FileWhere to File
• House Candidates file with the FECHouse Candidates file with the FEC
• Senate Candidates file with the Senate Candidates file with the Secretary of the SenateSecretary of the Senate
• Duplicate local filing only required in Duplicate local filing only required in Puerto Rico, Guam and the Mariana Puerto Rico, Guam and the Mariana Islands Islands
▼ Welcome packet:Welcome packet:
Registration ConfirmationRegistration Confirmation
► Welcome packet:Welcome packet:
Candidate Identification NumberCandidate Identification Number
Committee Identification NumberCommittee Identification Number
Campaign Guide for Congressional Candidates and Campaign Guide for Congressional Candidates and CommitteesCommittees
Reporting ScheduleReporting Schedule
FEC ResourcesFEC Resources
► Web Site - Web Site - www.fec.govwww.fec.gov► Toll-free Information Line: 800/424-9530Toll-free Information Line: 800/424-9530► E-Mail: E-Mail: [email protected]@fec.gov► Educational OutreachEducational Outreach
• Conferences (e-mail Conferences (e-mail [email protected]@fec.gov))• Roundtable WorkshopsRoundtable Workshops• State Outreach TripsState Outreach Trips
▼ Educational OutreachEducational Outreach
A Production of the FEC Information DivisionA Production of the FEC Information Division
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