Elections: Campaign Finance

Campaign Finance Reporting Dates and Forms
The first report for 2008 is due on July 31, 2008.

There is a different form for candidates than for PACs and parties. You can also download the Details of Contributions Over $100 Sheet, the Details of Expenditures Sheet, and the Details of Debt Sheet as needed.

2008 Campaign Finance Disclosure Form - CANDIDATES (Word)
2008 Campaign Finance Disclosure Form - PACs and PARTIES (Word)

2008 Details of Contributions Over $100 (Excel)
2008 Details of Expenditures (Excel)
2008 Details of Debt Discharged (Excel)

You can also download pdf versions of either the candidate or PAC/Party form, including all detail sheets, below.

2008 Campaign Finance Disclosure Form - CANDIDATES (pdf)
2008 Campaign Finance Disclosure Form - PACs and Parties (pdf)

Should you have any questions, please contact David Crossman by email or at (802) 828-0771.

2008 Campaign Finance Guide
PDF file
Word document

Click here to see an overview of the current Contribution Limits

Bank Designation and Treasurer Appointment Form:
There is no "registration" form in Vermont. This is the form that must be filed as soon as $500 or more has been spent or raised by a candidate. Political committees must file this form as soon as they have raised AND spent $500.

Bank Designation and Treasurer Appointment Form (Word)
Bank Designation and Treasurer Appointment Form (pdf)

Vermont Political Action Committees (PACs):
Alphabetical list of active Political Action Committees (as of July 1, 2008). Details are provided for PACs that filed a Bank Designation & Treasurer Appointment form in the current election cycle. Information on PACs that had previously filed will be updated in the future.

The U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Randall et al v. Sorrell et al on June 26, 2006.
Click here to see an overview of the current Contribution Limits

Mass Media Reports:


Report of Contributions over $2000 Within 10 Days of Election
This report should be filed ONLY by candidates who have received a contribution of $2000 within the 10 days preceding the Primary or General Election.

Vermont Public Finance Grants for Governor and Lieutenant Governor:
Summary of Eligibility and Requirements and history of use since 2000.

View Summary Reports of Campaign Finance Contributions and Expenditures for Candidates, Political Parties or Political Action Committees 

View/Search Campaign Finance Disclosure Reports View contribution and expenditure totals of candidates, PACs and parties. Search statewide candidate disclosure reports. View images of the disclosure reports of senate and house candidates, political committee and political parties. 2007-2008 Campaign Finance Filing Dates: July 31, 2008 August 25, 2008 September 25, 2008 October 27, 2008 November 14, 2008 December 15, 2008