Candidate Appointment of Political Treasurer Form

NOTE:  All Candidates are required to file an appointment of political treasurer before spending or collecting any money.   Per TCA 2-10-105, If a local election covers more than one (1) county, then the local candidate shall file the certification of a political treasurer with the local election commission in each county in which the local election occurs.

CANDIDATE APPOINTMENT OF TREASURER FORM, 2 pages
2025-2026 CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS

Campaign Financial Disclosure Forms and Information

CAMPAIGN FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE FORMS, 7 pages 
Campaign Financial Candidate Forms & Instructions, 16 pages
FAQ's for Candidates on CFD
Electronic Campaign Contributions - additional information    

Statement of Non-Disclosure  
2025 FILING SCHEDULE
2026 FILING SCHEDULE

NOTE: Beware of the impact of new legislation related to the filing of financial reports.  
2025 Legislative Changes.
2023 Legislative Changes.  
Candidates please be aware of changes that were effective January 1, 2024 where bank statements may be required with the filing of Campaign Financial Disclosures. 
  

Interim Filing Forms and Information
Effective July 1, 2022, Candidates and PACs are REQUIRED, in addition to other reports required to be filed with the Registry of Election Finance by Tennessee’s campaign finance statutes, to report to the Registry or the county election commission, whichever is required by T.C.A. § 2-10-105(a) and (b), detailed information on certain defined contributions and expenditures incurred “[d]uring the period beginning at twelve o’clock (12:00) midnight of the tenth day prior to a primary, general, runoff or special election or a referendum and extending through twelve o’clock (12:00) midnight of each election or referendum day.”   Please click here for the notice and below refer to Interim Forms & Instructions.

Interim Campaign Financial Disclosure Report
Interim Campaign Financial Disclosure Instructions and Sample 

PACs ONLY:  Effective July 1, 2023, all local political campaign committees (PACs) must register with the Registry of Election Finance and file all future campaign financial disclosure statements with the Registry of Election Finance. (Public Chapter 59, 2023).   

  • Click HERE to be linked to a public search area on PACs
  • Click HERE to be linked to PAC forms and Publications
    Registered PACs in Sumner County as of 6/30/2023 click HERE   This list will no longer be maintained by SCEC, current information on registered PACs and their activity should be directed to the Registry of Election Finance by the links above.

Information on filing Statement of Interests
SOI form State and Local Candidates   
SOI form Governor and Constitutional Ofc   
FAQ's
SOI Filing requirements and how to file electronically or on paper

Additional forms 

SOI Filing requirements- how to file electronically or on paper

Candidate Campaign Sign Policies

Various Precinct Lists

 

Qualifications for Candidates to Run for Office 

Federal, State and all County offices (including Judges) Click Here 

School Board Qualifications

Municipal Qualifications by city below

City of Gallatin
Mayor
Recorder
Alderman

City of Goodlettsville

Commissioner

City of Hendersonville
Mayor
Alderman

City of Millersville
Commissioner

City of Mitchellville
Mayor
Alderman

City of Portland
Mayor
Alderman

City of Westmoreland
Mayor
Alderman

City of White House
Mayor
City Judge
Alderman

Information about qualifying for Two Offices on the Same Ballot  or holding more than one office

2026 Sheriff Qualification Timetable and POST Certification Information

TN Highway Officials Bd. of Certification Application and Information

Poll Watcher Packet 2024

Important Link for Candidates
Tennessee Registry of Election Finance