Elections: Campaign Finance

The statutes and rules that were in effect during the 2006 election cycle are currently in effect and you can refer to the 2006 version of the Campaign Finance Guide for the remainder of the 2008 election cycle.

Campaign Finance Reporting Dates
The first report for 2008 is due on July 31, 2008.

There is a different form for candidates than for PACs and parties. You can also download the Details of Contributions Over $100 Sheet, the Details of Expenditures Sheet, and the Details of Debt Sheet as needed.

2008 Campaign Finance Disclosure Form - CANDIDATES

2008 Campaign Finance Disclosure Form - PACs and PARTIES

2008 Details of Contributions Over $100

2008 Details of Expenditures

2008 Details of Debt Discharged

Should you have any questions, please contact David Crossman by email or at (802) 828-0771.

2006 Campaign Finance Guide:
      PDF File
      Microsoft Word Document

The U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Randall et al v. Sorrell et al on June 26, 2006.
Click here to see an overview of the current Contribution Limits

Bank Designation and Treasurer Appointment Form: There is no "registration" form in Vermont. This is the form that must be filed as soon as $500.00 or more has been spent or received by a candidate or political committee.

Vermont Political Action Committees (PACs):
Alphabetical list of active Political Action Committees (as of May 1, 2008). Details are provided for PACs that filed a Bank Designation & Treasurer Appointment form in the current election cycle. Information on PACs that had previously filed will be updated in the future.

Mass Media Activity Report Form:
Includes instructions with filing deadlines.

Report of Contributions over $2000 Within 10 Days of Election (rev. 11/2/06):
This report should be filed ONLY by candidates who have received a contribution of $2000 within the 10 days preceding the Primary or General Election.

Vermont Public Finance Grants for Governor and Lieutenant Governor:
Summary of Eligibility and Requirements and history of use since 2000.

View Summary Reports of Campaign Finance Contributions and Expenditures for Candidates, Political Parties or Political Action Committees 

View/Search Campaign Finance Disclosure Reports View contribution and expenditure totals of candidates, PACs and parties. Search statewide candidate disclosure reports. View images of the disclosure reports of senate and house candidates, political committee and political parties. 2007-2008 Campaign Finance Filing Dates: July 16, 2007 July 31, 2008 August 25, 2008 September 25, 2008 October 27, 2008 November 14, 2008 December 15, 2008