CAMPAIGN BASICS For candidates spending $2,000 or more
This factsheet provides guidance and a general overview of the rules for campaigns, but it does not replace any requirements under the Political Reform Act or Fair Political Practices Commission Regulations. Information here should be used in conjunction with a careful review of the applicable laws. EAED 1/18 In addition to the video above, you may learn more by registering for webinars and workshops. FPPC Home Page > Learn > Campaign Rules > Training & Outreach > Candidate, Treasurer, or Committee? Q UESTIONS ? • advice@fppc.ca.gov • (866) 275-3772 Mon-Thurs, 9-11:30 a.m. • Form 410 – Statement of Organization (No bank account yet? Enter “Pending” where asked.) • Form 700 – Statement of Economic Interests (See your elections official for filing date.) ID N UMBER : 1. Send completed Form 410 to CA Secretary of State (SOS) and a copy to your local filing official. 2. SOS issues the committee ID number and posts it to their website, usually within 1-2 business days after receiving your completed Form 410. 3. To find your committee ID number, go to cal-access.sos.ca.gov . 4. Enter your committee name in the search bar at top left of the screen. • If your committee ID number is not available, SOS may not have posted it yet. Or, the Form 410 may be incorrect and SOS will send you a notice via USPS. • To find out the status of your ID number, contact the SOS at (916) 653-6224. F ILING S CHEDULES & D EADLINES : Determine what campaign reports are due, and when they’re due , by reviewing your filing schedule. M OST C OMMON C AMPAIGN R EPORTS : • Form 460 – Recipient Committee Campaign Statement • Form 497 – 24-Hour Contribution Report M ANUALS : • Disclosure Manual 1 – State Candidates • Disclosure Manual 2 – Local Candidates and Judges C ANDIDATE /T REASURER V IDEO : Watch the Candidate/Treasurer video and print the accompanying slides. T RAINING O PPORTUNITIES : C AMPAIGN R ULES P AGE : Bookmark the Campaign Rules page to find resources and answers to campaign-related questions throughout your campaign. All links noted below can be reached through the Campaign Rules page. FPPC Home Page > Learn > Campaign Rules T WO I MPORTANT R ULES TO R EMEMBER : • Candidates MUST file Form 501 before soliciting or accepting contributions. • Candidates MUST deposit funds into the campaign bank account before spending money on the campaign. Candidates may not spend money out of pocket for campaign expenses. F ORMS TO S TART : • Form 501 – Candidate Intention Statement
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