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Before You File, make sure you meet the voter registration, age, and residency requirements to run for this office. Check here.

• Make sure to check out our entire Campaign Checklist for a walkthrough of your other candidacy requirements.
• Plan how you’ll be Announcing Your Candidacy. You only have one to chance to make a first impression so make it count! </aside>

State Level Candidate Filing Requirements

Refer to the DOE Treasurer Handbook for specific requirements, which can be found here.

1️⃣ Complete the filing paperwork

For State Level Offices (Governor, Cabinet, or State Legislature): File With The Division of Elections

For County Level Offices (County Commission, School Board): File With Your Supervisor of Elections

For Local/Municipal Offices: File with your Elections Officer, which is your City Clerk or Supervisor of Elections, find your SOE here and call with any questions you may have about the filing process!

3️⃣ Obtain An EIN

The IRS requires that political committees obtain a tax ID number, otherwise known as an EIN. Candidates or their appointed treasurer can apply for the EIN by completing the IRS **Form SS-4** by fax, telephone, or online.

• For a step by step instructional guide on obtaining an EIN click HERE

The EIN is NOT the same number as your FEC ID number, for more information view the FEC instructions here

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All candidates must appoint a campaign treasurer before opening a campaign account, you will do this by filing **Form DS-DE 9** with the Department of State.

🚨Within ten days of filing DS-DE 9, candidate must then file DS-DE 84, a Statement of Candidacy, with the Department of State.

To learn more about appointing a Campaign Treasurer, check out General Financial Compliance

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4️⃣ Open a Campaign Bank Account

Political committees must open a bank account, which will be opened using their EIN. The name and address of your bank will be required to complete your Statement of Organization (Form 1).

Your account must be at one of the following:

• National Bank
• State Bank
• FDIC or NCUA- Insured Institution

🚨We strongly recommend calling your bank of choice before opening an account.

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For a step by step instructional guide on opening a bank account click HERE

For more information about opening and maintaining your Non-Federal bank account, visit the FEC **Bank Accounts of Political Party Committees**

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