Forms and Guides for Legislative Candidates (MCEA)

2024 MCEA Registration Forms & Guides

To register online, click here:  https://www.mainecampaignfinance.com

Registration Packet for MCEA Legislative Candidates

Individual forms included in registration packet:

• Registration Form
• Declaration of Intent
• Maine Code of Fair Campaign Practices (Optional)
• Vendor Form
• EFT Form

Qualifying Contribution Forms

• Qualifying Contribution Receipt and Acknowledgement Form
• Cash Qualifying Contribution Affirmation Form
• Request for Certification
  • Certification Checklist

Campaign Finance Reports and Filing Schedule

• 2024 Filing Schedule for MCEA Candidates
• 2024 MCEA Campaign Finance Report (Available upon request)
• 2024 Seed Money Report (Available upon request)
• 2024 24-Hour Report (Available upon request)

Other Forms

• Waiver of the Electronic Filing Requirement (optional)
• Travel Log (fillable pdf)

Guides

• 2024 Candidate Guidebook for MCEA Legislative Candidates
• Guidance for MCEA Treasurers
• Expenditure Guidelines for MCEA Candidates
• Online Qualifying Contribution Service

Policies and Advice

• Q&A for Running as an MCEA Candidate
• Advice for MCEA Candidates Involved in PACs
• Advice for Traditionally Financed Candidates about MCEA Program
• Policy on Paying Campaign Funds to Family Members
• Accepting Contributions from Foreign Nationals (FEC website)