Laws and Regulations

The following links of information are separated by state and type of information. Most state sections contain a link directly to the most current election laws as prescribed by the State’s Code, guidelines and forms available to comply with each state’s campaign finance regulations, and some even contain a candidate guidebook that covers all facets of the election process. Some state’s election laws are in database form. Therefore, please note that the description with the link will offer some advice to navigating the information.

Alaska-Election Laws (candidate)- Filing guidelines and procedures for candidates.        
Alaska- Campaign Finance- How to report financials & campaign contributions. 
Alaska-State election statutes- The election laws in the State of Alaska. (Click on the arrow in the bottom right-hand corner of the page to view the following pages.)

Arizona- (elections) - Election Laws of Arizona, covering all facets and offices of elected officials.  
Arizona- Finance- The official site of necessary campaign and financial documentation.

Arkansas- (candidate) - The official election handbook & filing procedures.   
Arkansas-(candidate-receipt)- Filing form for office in state of Arkansas.   
Arkansas- Election & Constitution- Election laws for the state of Arkansas.

CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE- The official election code of California.    
California- Candidate Information-Webpage devoted to required candidate guidelines and qualifications.   
CA- Finance- The official page of Cal-Access, which offers candidate financial information and database.

Colorado-(all)- Rules concerning Colorado elections from the Secretary of State's office.   
Colorado- Finance & Info- Financial reporting guidelines and current election information for the State of Colorado.

Connecticut-(Candidate)- Required election forms from the Secretary of State's office. 
Connecticut- Finance-Campaign financial reporting requirements for the State of Connecticut.

Delaware- (all)-Election laws based on the statutes of Delaware.  
Delaware- Finance- How to handle campaign contributions and reporting requirements.

Georgia-(candidate)-All election laws are posted within the Code of Georgia.     
GA- Campaign Contribution Disclosure Reports & Candidate Financial Disclosure Statements- Pertinent information on disclosing financials and campaign contributions.

Florida-Election Laws The State Constitution and election laws for the State of Florida.    
FL- Filings & Rules- Additional election rules and filing guidelines in Florida.

HI- Filing Process- How to become an official candidate for office in Hawaii.   
HI- Campaign Spending Laws- Laws on campaign finance, expenditures, and contributions.  
HI Filing Locations- Locations to attain and file candidacy applications in Hawaii.

Idaho  - Link contains a document to all election laws for the State of Idaho.  
Idaho Campaign Finance- Campaign Finance & Disclosure forms and a candidate database are available from this site.

Illinois- candidate - A candidate's guidebook to cover all bases for elections in the State of Illinois.  
Illinois- Campaign Finance- Rules on campaign disclosure in the State of Illinois.   
IL-Election Code.- Elections laws based on the Code of Illinois.

Indiana-Candidate- The official guidebook for all candidates and offices in the State of Indiana.     
IN- Finance- Campaign Finance rules and disclosure requirements for the State of Indiana.

Iowa- Election Laws- The complete state election laws of Iowa are posted from this link.   
IA- Candidate Guide- The official guide to filing as a candidate in the State of Iowa.

Kansas- Candidate- Guidelines necessary to file as a candidate for office in the State of Kansas.   
KS- Campaign Finance Act- The official site for information on the Campaign Finance Act of Kansas.     
Kansas- Statutes on Elections -Statutes on elections in the State Legislature. Click on the necessary item in the dialogue box to launch specific page.

Kentucky- All- Statutes on elections in Kentucky.  
KY- Finance & Info- Candidate and Financial Reports for elections in Kentucky. 

Louisiana- Elections  
LA- Finance & Qualifications

Maine-Election- Provided are state statutes on elections in Maine.   
Maine- Forms & Finance Reporting- Procedures and forms are listed for properly reporting contributions and expenditures.

Maryland-ELECTION LAW - The most pertinent laws concerning elections in Maryland.  
Maryland- Forms & Finance Filings Forms necessary to become a recognized candidate and to report campaign finances.

Massachusetts-Candidate- An official guide candidates running for office in Massachusetts.     
 MA-Election Statutes- Scroll down to Title VIII. All laws concerning elections in Massachusetts are available.   
MA- Finance- Official page concerning campaign finance reporting in Massachusetts.

MI- Campaign Finance Forms and Manuals- Instructions and forms on dealing with campaign finances in Michigan.  
Michigan-Election Law- The current election statutes in the State of Michigan.

Minnesota- Election Law- The most up-to-date election laws in Minnesota.   
Minnesota - Campaign Information- Proper campaign practices and reporting for candidates.

Mississippi- Election Code- The Code of Mississippi concerning with elections. You will need to click on Title 23 to display the information and links.  Mississippi- Campaign Finance- Information on how to report campaign contributions and expenditures.

Missouri-Candidate- Information for candidates on filings and office requirements. 
 MISSOURI- Election Laws- All statutes concerned with elections in Missouri. Scroll down to Title IX.

Montana-Elections- The Montana Code with specific information on elections.   
Montana- Finance- Information on proper campaign practices dealing with campaign finances and contributions.

Nebraska- Search- Select the proper folder and enter keywords for specific elections law in Nebraska..

Nevada-Election- View all state election laws in Nevada.    
Nevada- Finance- Information on properly disclosing and reporting campaign finances in Nevada.

New Hampshire- Election Laws- All current election laws in New Hampshire are available from this link.   
NH- POLITICAL EXPENDITURES AND CONTRIBUTIONS- Information on reporting all campaign expenditures and contributions.

New Jersey- Election statutes- Statutes covering all matters of elections in New Jersey. (Click on the arrow at the bottom of each page to continue to the next.)
New Jersey- Finance- Information on disclosing campaign finances properly in New Jersey.

New Mexico- Campaign Finance  Information is available on the Campaign Reporting Act and other disclosure rules.     
New Mexico- Candidate Guide - View additional information for candidates running for office in New Mexico.     
New Mexico- Election Statutes- View election laws in New Mexico. (Navigate with the folders on the left-side of the page.)

New York-Election - View the most current election laws for the State of New York.  
NY- Campaign Finance- Learn about important rules on campaign finances and contributions.

North Carolina-Election - Laws concerning election matters in the State of North Carolina.  
North Carolina- Finance - View important information on disclosing campaign finances and contributions.

North Dakota-Elections- View the most pertinent laws to elections in North Dakota.    
North Dakota- Finance- View important information on how to disclose campaign finances and contributions.

Ohio-Election Statutes- The election laws for the State of Ohio.
Ohio- Campaign Finance- Learn the rules and requirements of disclosing campaign finances and contributions.

Oklahoma-Election Law- Election laws of Oklahoma can be found by selecting the Statutes link, followed by selecting Title 26.   
OK- Filing instructions- Important information is described on how to file for candidacy in Oklahoma.

Oregon-Election Law- View statutes and administrative rules for elections in Oregon.
Oregon- Finance- Access necessary forms and learn important rules for disclosing campaign finances.

PA-Finance- View important information on disclosing campaign finances in Pennsylvania.    
PA- Qualifications- The qualifications necessary to run for each office in Pennsylvania.     
PA-Elections- Laws and rules concerning the election process in Pennsylvania.

Rhode Island-Finance- Gain insight on how to report campaign contributions and expenditures in Rhode Island.      
Rhode Island- Election Laws- The election laws for the State of Rhode Island.

South Carolina- Election Law- The official election code for the State of South Carolina.     

South Dakota Codified Laws and Constitution - View all of South Dakota's election laws.
SD- Finance- Learn the proper means of disclosing campaign finances in South Dakota.

TN-Candidate Qualifying Information- View the qualifications needed to be considered a candidate for office in Tennessee.    
TN- Election Law-Select Title II from the folders on the left side of the page to view election laws in Tennessee.     
Tennessee- Finance - Learn how to disclose campaign finances in the State of Tennessee.    

Texas-Election Code- Gain insight to the election process and laws in the State of Texas.
Texas - Finance- View information on correctly disclosing campaign finances in the State of Texas.

Utah- Election- View the official election laws in the State of Utah.   
Utah- Finance- Learn of the guidelines to disclosing campaign finances in Utah.

Vermont-Elections - The election for the State of Vermont.     
VT- Finance- Learn how to properly disclose campaign contributions and expenditures.

VA-Elections- View the election laws from the Virginia Code.
VA- Finance- View information on disclosing campaign finances in Virginia.

WA- Elections law-View election laws in the State of Washington.  
Washington- Campaign Finance- Learn how to disclose campaign finances.

West Virginia- Finance law - Learn the proper means of disclosing campaign contributions and expenditures.    
West Virginia- Election misc.- Additional information on elections in West Virginia.      
WV Legislature- View election laws from the West Virginia Code.

WI-Campaign Finance Information - Learn the steps to properly disclosing campaign finances.    
Wisconsin- Election Law- View the election laws in the State of Wisconsin.

Wyoming- Election- View the election laws for the state of Wyoming.
Wyoming- Campaign Guide -Learn about all the detailed information on running a campaign in Wyoming.