Overview
In order to ensure fairness, candidates running for election are subject to limits on the amount of money they can spend on their race. All candidates are also required to regularly submit campaign finance reports to the elections committee in order to ensure compliance with limits on spending. Failure to submit accurate campaign finance reports in a timely manner can result in sanctions, up to and including disqualification from office.
Further information about campaign finance can be found in Section V of our Elections Code.
Spending Limits
Candidates for President and Vice President, together as a ticket, have a combined limit of $1000.
All other positions (Associate Vice Presidents, Senators, and Review Board Chief) are limited to $500.
Reporting Deadlines
First report: Monday, March 31st (3/31) by 11:59pm
Second report: Friday, April 4th (4/4) by 11:59pm
Third report: Wednesday, April 9th (4/9) by 11:59pm
Disclosures
In their reports, candidates must track and report:
- Amount of money spent on Campaign Materials or for the purpose of Campaigning, and what it was spent on.
- Amount of money donated and the name(s) of the donors.
- Date the donation is received as well as the expenditure date of said donation.