CO Political Finance Regulations

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There are several State of Colorado Campaign and Political Finance laws and rules which candidates must become familiar with during the election process with regard to campaign and political finance compliance and reporting. The “Colorado Campaign and Political Finance Manual” is a practical guidebook that will provide helpful information about election reporting and staying compliant with the law. The manual also includes the following related laws:

Article XXVIII, Colorado Constitution
Title 1, Article 45 C.R.S. (Fair Campaign Practices Act)
Rules Concerning Campaign & Political Finance

CPF Manual

Candidate Campaign Reports

Campaign Reporting Deadlines

There are several deadlines associated with filing campaign reports for this regular municipal election. The town’s deadlines mirror those required by the SOS and reports are required to be submitted to the Town Clerk’s Office by dates shown below:

Oct. 17 (21 days before the election)
Nov. 3 (Friday before election)
Dec. 7 (30 days after election)

Campaign Reporting Forms

Common campaign forms to use for reporting purposes are listed below; this list is not all inclusive of forms required to submit as that would be determined based on the type of campaign run by the candidate:

Candidate Affidavit
Candidate Statement of Non-Receipt of Contributions and Non-Expenditures of Funds
Statement of Personal Expenditures by a Candidate
Personal Financial Disclosure Statement
Independent Expenditure Report
Independent Expenditure Donor Report
New Committee Registration Form
Report of Contributions and Expenditures
Independent Expenditure Committee Registration Form

None of this information is intended to replace qualified legal advice. The reporting requirements of the Campaign and Finance Law apply to all municipal candidates. It is the responsibility of the candidate to become familiar with and follow the provisions of these laws and rules.

Please access the Colorado Secretary of State for laws, rules, calendars and forms.

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