Check the campaign finance database for contributions, expenditures, and summary information reported by Maryland Campaign Finance Entities. You can also review information about campaign committees.
Candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor are entitled to receive public funds for their campaigns provided they comply with the requirements established under Election Law Article Title 14. The Summary of Public Financing Laws will provide prospective candidates and other interested persons with an overview of how to apply for and receive public funds, the amount of public funds currently available, and information on prior use of public funds.
The Reporting Schedule, applicable to continuing and non-continuing committees, lists the transaction periods and due dates for all of campaign finance reports due in 2005-2007.
In November 1999, Maryland law began to require that the campaign accounts file the campaign finance reports in an electronic storage format. Since then, the Maryland State Board of Elections has developed and made available to all campaign treasurers of Maryland 'ELECTrack,' an electronic filing software. You can download a free copy of ELECTrack and use it to file your reports. You may also use your own software provided that it can produce output compatible with our system.
ELECTrack EFS Patch available for the Prince George's and Montgomery Special Elections. If you are participating in both elections, then download this patch. Please read the instructions prior to installation.
Please download and print out the new and improved version of the User Guide to operate ELECTrack.
Campaign Finance requirements for a person contributing more than $10,000 in support or or in opposition to the slot gaming referendum.
Amendments to the Internal Revenue Code and other announcements by the Internal Revenue Service concerning political organizations.
To search filings for 501(c) and 527 organizations, click here.
Maryland Law requires persons doing business with Maryland Government and/or person employing lobbyists to file a Disclosure of Contributions. Reports are due every six months on August 5th and February 5th. Provided is detailed information about who is required to file this report and answers by the Attorney General's Office to frequently asked questions about this filing requirement.
The name of all the active Political Action Committees registered with the State Board of Elections have been compiled in one list available for on-line reading .
The Summary Guide to Maryland Candidacy and Campaign Finance Laws has a wealth of information for anyone considering running for office.
A Supplemental Summary Guide is available with recent updates in election law. The Supplemental Summary Guide follows the same format as the Summary Guide.
This on-line version of the Summary Guide also includes the PDF version of the forms which candidates and committee officers may need for their campaign accounts and campaign fund reporting. (What is PDF?)
Please reference the contribution chart for contribution and transfer limits in an election cycle.
The Candidacy and Campaign Finance Division publishes a newsletter about the current developments, updates and changes in the law concerning campaign finance.
Previous Editions: Summer/ Fall 2006, Spring 2006, Winter 2005, Fall 2005
Inauguration Committees: SBE has issued this guidance on the registration requirements of inauguration committees and their contributions limits.
Fundraising During Special Session
Administrative Funds- Central Committees: SBE has issued this summary regarding the permissible uses of Administrative funds by a central committee.
Charitable Contributions from Campaign Funds: SBE has received numerous inquiries by individuals wanting to know whether it is permissible to use campaign funds for the purpose of donating to disaster relief efforts. The Candidacy and Campaign Finance Division has prepared the following guidance on this topic.
Next Seminar Scheduled: December 13, 2007
6:00pm- 8:00pm
State Board of Elections, 151 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
RSVP to Vicki Molina at 410-269-2874. This seminar will focus on electronic filing and using ELECTrack EFS.
The Candidacy and Campaign Finance staff will conduct training seminars on the reporting requirements and responsibilities for Chairman and Treasurers. These seminars teach you the basics of campaign finance compliance, electronic filing as well as a general overview of election law. The Candidacy and Campaign Finance staff is available to conduct seminars for different groups. Groups must be over 15 people.