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Candidate "Quick Guide" on Campaign Finance Reporting in Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division Where and how do I start? Congratulations on your decision to run for officef We hope this guide provides tips and answers to frequently asked questions by first-time candidates. More detailed information is available in the Campaign Finance Manual and the ORESTAR User's Manual. Who files disclosure reports? Do not have an existing candidate committee Do not expect to spend or receive more than 300 during the entire calendar year (including personal funds) Do not expect to receive a total of more than $2,000 or spend a total of more than $2,000 for the entire calendar year File a Statement of Organization using ORESTAR or by paper Establish a dedicated campaign account and file a Campaign Account Information form File a Certificate of Limited Contributions and Expenditures Expect to spend or receive more than $2,000 Register the committee in the Secretary of State's ORESTAR System File a Statement of Organization Establish a dedicated campaign account and file a Campaign Account Information form What starts the whole process? The decision to run for an office, spending money on your candidacy and accepting campaign contributions. Once I become a candidate, then what? You must register your committee with the Secretary of State: -+ within 3 business days of first receiving a contribution or making an expenditure; and -+ no later than the deadline for filing a nominating petition, declaration of candidacy or certificate of nomination. Keeping Books The k~y to complying with campaign contribution and expenditure disclosure requirements is to keep detailed records and file your transactions on time. continued on other side