When to File the Form 470 in Connection With an Election Non-Incumbent Candidates Candidates on ballot in first six months of the calendar year. The Form 470 may be filed with the declaration of candidacy but must be filed no later than the deadline for the first preelection statement. Ex 2.1 - Non-incumbent judicial candidate Janice Chambers is listed on the November ballot. Janice does not intend to raise or spend $2,000 in connection with the election. By June 30, Janice had received no contributions and Janice’s only expenditures were for the filing and ballot statement fees paid for with personal funds. Janice is required to file Form 470 by the first preelection filing deadline.
Candidates on ballot in last six months of the calendar year. If the candidate receives contributions or makes expenditures:
• Before June 30: Form 470 must be filed by July 31.
• After June 30: Form 470 may be filed with the declaration of candidacy but must be filed no later than the deadline for the first preelection statement. Candidates running in an election in the first three months of the year may be required to file the Form 470 in October, November, or December of the previous non-election year, as well as in the election year. Candidates should review the applicable filing schedule. Officeholders on the Ballot If an officeholder will be listed on a ballot during the first six months of the calendar year, the Form 470 (covering the year of the election) may be filed with the declaration of candidacy but must be filed no later than the filing deadline for the first preelection statement required in connection with the election. If the election will be held during the last six months of the calendar year, the Form 470 must be filed no later than July 31.
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Chapter 2.14
Campaign Manual 2 August 2023 Page 140
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