Local candidates and political committees must file campaign finance documents electronically with the New York State Board of Elections.
New York State legislation enacted in 2019 amended Election Law Sections 14-102 and 14-104 and removed the $1,000 filing threshold. As a result, all candidates and committees must file required campaign financial disclosure statements with the New York State Board of Elections.
Local and county filers no longer submit campaign finance filings to county boards of elections. The Genesee County Board of Elections does not register candidates or committees for campaign finance purposes and does not accept campaign finance disclosure statements. All required documents must be filed directly with the New York State Board of Elections.
The law took effect on December 15, 2019.
Candidates or committees that qualify for an exemption under Election Law Section 14-124 must file a CF-05 Claim of Exemption form with the New York State Board of Elections.
For campaign finance questions, contact the New York State Board of Elections at (518) 474-8200.