Here are quick links to the forms that are used most often:

• Designation of Treasurer (PDF) - Filed when a person decides to run for office or a committee undertakes a campaign in support of or opposition to a ballot issue
• Ohio Campaign Finance Report (cover page) (PDF)
• Contributions received by a candidate or ballot issue committee (PDF)
• Statement of Contributions Received at a Social or Fund-Raising Event (PDF)
• Expenditures made by a candidate or ballot issue committee (PDF)
• Statement of Expenditures for Social or Fund-Raising Event (PDF)
• Statement of Other Income (PDF)
• In-Kind Contributions Received (PDF)
• In-Kind Contributions Made (PDF)
• Statement of Loans Received (PDF)
• Statement of Outstanding Debts (PDF)
• Local Candidate Finance Report Waiver (PDF)

Filing Deadlines

Campaign finance reports must be filed by dates established by Ohio law. Access the filing deadlines (PDF).

Campaign Contributions General Guide Chart

Ohio law establishes limits on campaign contributions that may be made and accepted. This guide chart (PDF) provides a general guide to the limits now in effect.

Questions

Have questions about Ohio’s campaign finance rules and laws? Of course you do. Find answers here.