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A candidate for elected office in Virginia becomes subject to the provisions of the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act once any of the following occurs:

the candidate receives any money toward his candidacy;

the candidate spends any money (including his own) toward his candidacy; and/or

the candidate files a Certificate of Candidate Qualification or a Declaration of Candidacy form;

Once a candidate accomplishes any one of the items listed above (whichever comes first), that individual must file a Statement of Organization for a Candidate form within 10 days of receiving and/or spending to monies toward his candidacy OR filing a qualifying form.

Where to file the Statement of Organization form

Statewide candidates file the Statement of Organization form only with the State Board of Elections.
General Assembly candidates file the Statement of Organization form with the State Board of Elections and the Electoral Board of your county or city of residence.
Constitutional and Local candidates file the Statement of Organization only with the Electoral Board of your county or city of residence.

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Virginia State Board of Elections - Contact us
Suite 101, 200 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219-3485
Telephone: 804 864-8901 Toll Free: 800 552-9745 FAX: 804 371-0194