QUICK TIP: Campaign funds become surplus on the 90th day following the closing date for the postelection reporting period or on the 90th day following the date of leaving office, whichever occurs last. The postelection reporting period for an election held in the first six months of the year is June 30 and the postelection reporting period for an election held in the latter six months of the year is December 31. Once the funds become surplus, they may not be used for a future election. See Chapter 5 for the permissible uses of surplus funds. Redesignating the Bank Account Officeholders: An officeholder seeking reelection to the same office in a city or county that has enacted its own contribution limits may use the bank account that was established for the prior election. (Note: Candidates for a city or county office in a jurisdiction that has enacted a local contribution limit should check with the local jurisdiction to determine if there is a local ordinance that does not allow a candidate to use the same committee for a future election.) The account may be redesignated at any time prior to receiving contributions in connection with reelection. The officeholder must file a new Form 501 (Candidate Intention Statement) and an amended Form 410 (Statement of Organization). If the officeholder/candidate is running for the same office in a city or county that has not enacted its own contribution limits, they must establish a separate controlled committee and campaign bank account when running for reelection. Defeated Candidates: A candidate in a city or county that has enacted its own contribution limits that is defeated in an election may use the same bank account for a future election to seek the same office. The candidate must file a new Form 501 (Candidate Intention Statement) and an amended Form 410 (Statement of Organization). If the candidate is running for the same office in a city or county that has not enacted its own contribution limits, they must establish a separate controlled committee and campaign bank account for their future election to seek that office. (Note: Candidates for a city or county office in a jurisdiction that has enacted a local contribution limit
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