• 2012 General Candidates

Campaign Finance

The law states that within ten days of any of the following events a candidate must open a political committee and appoint a treasurer:

• Receiving or spending any money in support of their candidacy,
• Filing a notice of candidacy, or
• Making a public announcement of a definite intent to run for public office in a particular election.

Information for Candidates
Below are copies of the handouts that were distributed during the candidate filing period.

• Opening a Political Committee
• Campaign Finance Packet – Over the $1,000 Threshold
• Campaign Finance Packet – Under the $1,000 Threshold
• In-Kind Contributions
• 2011-2012 Reporting Schedule
• 2012 Candidate Campaign Finance Guide
• Campaign Signs
• Distributing Pre-Marked Sample Ballots
• Additional Information

If you have questions, please call the Brunswick County Board of Elections office 910.253.2620.