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Election Calendar
Every aspect of running for office or running a campaign has code-defined timeframes. The Election Calendar is a guide that is created specially for every election. It includes
all the deadlines that candidates, campaigns, reporters and the voting public need to know.
November 4, 2008 Presidential General Election
Campaign Finance Information
The Political Reform Act requires candidates to file campaign statements disclosing contributions received and expenditures made. The statutory requirements of the Political Reform Act are contained in Sections 81000-91015 of the California Government Code and are enforced by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). Therefore, questions and clarifications should be directed to the FPPC.
For more information, contact the Technical Assistance Division of the Fair Political Practices Commission at:
428 J Street, Suite 450
Sacramento, CA 95814
916.322.5660, 1-866-ASK-FPPC
www.fppc.ca.gov
Here are the basic campaign filing guidelines:
I. SUMMARY OF DISCLOSURE FORMS
All candidates must file the applicable campaign disclosure forms, from the list below. You may fill out the online form, print it and file the form as directed. Simply click the link to access the forms on the FPPC website.
 Form 501: Candidate Intention- Form 410: Statement of Organization
- Form 460: Recipient Committee Campaign Statement
- Form 465: Supplemental Independent Expenditure Statement
- Form 470: Candidate and Office Holder Campaign Statement Short Form and Supplement
- Form 496: Late Independent Expenditure Report
- Form 497: Late Contribution Report
SUMMARY OF DISCLOSURE FORMS
II. CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINES FOR THE NOVEMBER 4 PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION
The following document contains the details regarding each type of filing statement and its deadline. It also offers information about where to file the statements, how to file electronically, the filing of late contributions reports, reporting your tax ID number, and the $1000 expenditures threshold requirements.
NOVEMBER 4, 2008 PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL
ELECTION - CAMPAIGN FILING DEADLINES
III. OVERVIEW OF CAMPAIGN FILING STATEMENTS
The following document contains a chart that succinctly maps out the content of the campaign statements and how they relate to each other:
BASIC CAMPAIGN FILING GUIDELINES FOR CANDIDATES
IV. IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
The following excerpt from the FPPC website enumerates the matters regarding campaign finance that every candidate should keep in mind:
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
*Please review the full instructions for each form and applicable State regulations on the Fair Political Practices Commission website, www.fppc.ca.gov. |
