Candidate Forms and Information
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 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. Please refer to the language at the top of the form for filing instructions. Questions can be directed to the BECF at 615-741-7959.
Multi-County Candidates: Goodlettsville, Portland, Millersville, and White House candidates should review the multi-county candidate filing information.
Campaign Financial Disclosure Forms and Information
- Campaign Financial Disclosure Forms, 7 pages
- Campaign Financial Candidate Forms and Instructions, 16 pages
- Campaign Financial Disclosure FAQs for Candidates
- Electronic Campaign Contributions Additional Information
- Statement of Non-Disclosure
- 2026 Filing Schedule
Note: Beware of the impact of new legislation related to the filing of financial reports.
Candidates should be aware of changes 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 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 during the period beginning at 12:00 midnight of the tenth day prior to a primary, general, runoff, special election, or referendum and extending through 12:00 midnight of each election or referendum day.
Review the notice to all candidates and PACs for more information. Please also refer to the interim forms and instructions below.
- Interim Campaign Financial Disclosure Report
- Interim Campaign Financial Disclosure Instructions and Sample
Information on Filing Statement of Interests
- Statement of Interests Form for State and Local Candidates
- Statement of Interests Form for Governor and Constitutional Officers
- Statement of Interests FAQs
- Statement of Interests Filing Requirements and How to File
This form is not submitted to our office. Please refer to the filing requirements and how to file information.
PACs Only
Effective July 1, 2023, all local political campaign committees, also known as PACs, must register with the Registry of Election Finance and file all future campaign financial disclosure statements with the Registry of Election Finance. This requirement is based on Public Chapter 59, 2023.
Additional Forms
Candidate Campaign Sign Policies
- Early, Satellite, and Election Day Voting Site Rules
- Contacts for City Sign Ordinances
- Board of Education Policy Concerning Political Activity on School Property
Various Precinct Lists
Qualifications for Candidates to Run for Office
Federal, State, and County Offices
Municipal Qualifications by City
City of Gallatin
City of Goodlettsville
City of Hendersonville
City of Millersville
City of Mitchellville
City of Portland
City of Westmoreland
City of White House
- White House Mayor Qualifications
- White House City Judge Qualifications
- White House Alderman Qualifications