![Page 1: Candidate Registration An Online Presentation of the FEC Information Division](https://reader036.vdocuments.mx/reader036/viewer/2022070308/551c0e84550346b24f8b52e9/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Candidate RegistrationCandidate Registration
An Online PresentationAn Online Presentationof the FEC Information Divisionof the FEC Information Division
![Page 2: Candidate Registration An Online Presentation of the FEC Information Division](https://reader036.vdocuments.mx/reader036/viewer/2022070308/551c0e84550346b24f8b52e9/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
ObjectivesObjectives
• Identify the registration threshold for Identify the registration threshold for candidates and their campaign committeescandidates and their campaign committees
• Provide step-by-step instructions for Provide step-by-step instructions for registering with the FECregistering with the FEC
![Page 3: Candidate Registration An Online Presentation of the FEC Information Division](https://reader036.vdocuments.mx/reader036/viewer/2022070308/551c0e84550346b24f8b52e9/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
When & How to RegisterWhen & How to Register
Raise or spend more than $5,000 on campaign:Raise or spend more than $5,000 on campaign:
• Statement of Candidacy (FEC Form 2)Statement of Candidacy (FEC Form 2) Filed by candidate within 15 daysFiled by candidate within 15 days
• Statement of Organization (FEC Form 1)Statement of Organization (FEC Form 1) Filed by campaign committee within 10 days Filed by campaign committee within 10 days
after Form 2after Form 2
http://http://www.fec.gov/info/forms.shtmlwww.fec.gov/info/forms.shtml
![Page 4: Candidate Registration An Online Presentation of the FEC Information Division](https://reader036.vdocuments.mx/reader036/viewer/2022070308/551c0e84550346b24f8b52e9/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
►Identification NumberIdentification Number►Candidate’s Name and AddressCandidate’s Name and Address►New or AmendedNew or Amended►Party AffiliationParty Affiliation
Statement of CandidacyStatement of Candidacy
x
►Office SoughtOffice Sought►State and DistrictState and District
X
To be assigned
![Page 5: Candidate Registration An Online Presentation of the FEC Information Division](https://reader036.vdocuments.mx/reader036/viewer/2022070308/551c0e84550346b24f8b52e9/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Statement of CandidacyStatement of Candidacy
REQUIRED
OPTIONAL
![Page 6: Candidate Registration An Online Presentation of the FEC Information Division](https://reader036.vdocuments.mx/reader036/viewer/2022070308/551c0e84550346b24f8b52e9/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Setting Up the CommitteeSetting Up the Committee
▼ Name of CommitteeName of Committee• Must include candidate’s Must include candidate’s name name• Unauthorized committees cannotUnauthorized committees cannot use candidate’s name use candidate’s name
► Name of CommitteeName of Committee
![Page 7: Candidate Registration An Online Presentation of the FEC Information Division](https://reader036.vdocuments.mx/reader036/viewer/2022070308/551c0e84550346b24f8b52e9/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Setting Up the CommitteeSetting Up the Committee
![Page 8: Candidate Registration An Online Presentation of the FEC Information Division](https://reader036.vdocuments.mx/reader036/viewer/2022070308/551c0e84550346b24f8b52e9/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Setting Up the CommitteeSetting Up the Committee
To be assigned
X
![Page 9: Candidate Registration An Online Presentation of the FEC Information Division](https://reader036.vdocuments.mx/reader036/viewer/2022070308/551c0e84550346b24f8b52e9/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Setting Up the CommitteeSetting Up the Committee
X
![Page 10: Candidate Registration An Online Presentation of the FEC Information Division](https://reader036.vdocuments.mx/reader036/viewer/2022070308/551c0e84550346b24f8b52e9/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Affiliated Authorized Committee
Setting Up the CommitteeSetting Up the Committee
► Authorized CommitteeAuthorized Committee
X
![Page 11: Candidate Registration An Online Presentation of the FEC Information Division](https://reader036.vdocuments.mx/reader036/viewer/2022070308/551c0e84550346b24f8b52e9/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Setting Up the CommitteeSetting Up the Committee
► Custodian of RecordsCustodian of Records
![Page 12: Candidate Registration An Online Presentation of the FEC Information Division](https://reader036.vdocuments.mx/reader036/viewer/2022070308/551c0e84550346b24f8b52e9/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
► TreasurerTreasurer► Assistant TreasurerAssistant Treasurer
Setting Up the CommitteeSetting Up the Committee
![Page 13: Candidate Registration An Online Presentation of the FEC Information Division](https://reader036.vdocuments.mx/reader036/viewer/2022070308/551c0e84550346b24f8b52e9/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Setting Up the CommitteeSetting Up the Committee
▼ Treasurer or Asst. TreasurerTreasurer or Asst. Treasurer• Deposits receiptsDeposits receipts
• Authorizes all expendituresAuthorizes all expenditures
• Monitors contributionsMonitors contributions
• Keeps all required recordsKeeps all required records
• Signs reportsSigns reports
• Files accurate reports on timeFiles accurate reports on time
![Page 14: Candidate Registration An Online Presentation of the FEC Information Division](https://reader036.vdocuments.mx/reader036/viewer/2022070308/551c0e84550346b24f8b52e9/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Setting Up the CommitteeSetting Up the Committee
► Banks or Other DepositoriesBanks or Other Depositories▼ Banks or Other DepositoriesBanks or Other Depositories
• May invest campaign fundsMay invest campaign funds
• Must have at least one account upon Must have at least one account upon which checks can be drawnwhich checks can be drawn
• To open an account, obtain Tax ID To open an account, obtain Tax ID number from IRS: 1-800-TAX-FORMnumber from IRS: 1-800-TAX-FORM
![Page 15: Candidate Registration An Online Presentation of the FEC Information Division](https://reader036.vdocuments.mx/reader036/viewer/2022070308/551c0e84550346b24f8b52e9/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Where to FileWhere to File
• House Candidates file with the FECHouse Candidates file with the FEC
• Senate Candidates file with the Senate Candidates file with the Secretary of the SenateSecretary of the Senate
• Duplicate local filing only required in Duplicate local filing only required in Puerto Rico, Guam and the Mariana Puerto Rico, Guam and the Mariana Islands Islands
![Page 16: Candidate Registration An Online Presentation of the FEC Information Division](https://reader036.vdocuments.mx/reader036/viewer/2022070308/551c0e84550346b24f8b52e9/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
▼ Welcome packet:Welcome packet:
Registration ConfirmationRegistration Confirmation
► Welcome packet:Welcome packet:
Candidate Identification NumberCandidate Identification Number
Committee Identification NumberCommittee Identification Number
Campaign Guide for Congressional Candidates and Campaign Guide for Congressional Candidates and CommitteesCommittees
Reporting ScheduleReporting Schedule
![Page 17: Candidate Registration An Online Presentation of the FEC Information Division](https://reader036.vdocuments.mx/reader036/viewer/2022070308/551c0e84550346b24f8b52e9/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
FEC ResourcesFEC Resources
► Web Site - Web Site - www.fec.govwww.fec.gov► Toll-free Information Line: 800/424-9530Toll-free Information Line: 800/424-9530► E-Mail: E-Mail: [email protected]@fec.gov► Educational OutreachEducational Outreach
• Conferences (e-mail Conferences (e-mail [email protected]@fec.gov))• Roundtable WorkshopsRoundtable Workshops• State Outreach TripsState Outreach Trips
▼ Educational OutreachEducational Outreach
![Page 18: Candidate Registration An Online Presentation of the FEC Information Division](https://reader036.vdocuments.mx/reader036/viewer/2022070308/551c0e84550346b24f8b52e9/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
A Production of the FEC Information DivisionA Production of the FEC Information Division