Candidate Information
NOTE: All Candidates are required to file an appointment of political treasurer before spending or collecting any money.
CANDIDATE APPOINTMENT OF TREASURER FORM, 2 pages
2023-2024 CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
2024 FILING SCHEDULE
**Be Aware of the impact of new legislation**
Candidates please be aware of changes effective January 1, 2024. Be advised of when bank statements will be required.
Click HERE for more information from the Bureau of Ethics and Campaign Finance
CAMPAIGN FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE FORMS, 7 pages
Campaign Financial Candidate Forms & Instructions, 16 pages
FAQ's for Candidates on CFD
Statement of Non-Disclosure
INTERIM FILING INFORMATION & FORM
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
Filing requirements and how to file electronically or on paper
Certificate for Write-in Candidacy
Electronic Campaign Contributions - additional information
Candidate Campaign Sign Policies
- Early/Satellite/Election Day Voting Site Rules
- County Administration Building
- Election Day School Locations
- Contacts for City Sign Ordinances
- Removal of signs at Early Voting Sites
- Board of Education policy concerning political activity on school property
Various Precinct Lists
Qualifications for Candidates to Run for Office
Federal, State and all County offices (including Judges) Click Here
Municipal Qualifications by city below
City of Gallatin
Mayor
Recorder
Alderman
City of Goodlettsville
City of Hendersonville
Mayor
Alderman
City of Millersville
Commissioner
City of Mitchellville
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
Sheriff Post Certification Qualifications and Information
TN Highway Officials Bd. of Certfication Application and Information
Important Link for Candidates
Tennessee Registry of Election Finance