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CERS for Candidates and Committees

Online reporting in CERS is required for all candidates and committees. CERS is a user-friendly system that aids in tracking things like total-to-date, contribution limits, and other required reporting information. Montana's campaign finance laws ensure that the public can engage with a transparent reporting of money in elections. Candidates and committees ensure transparency in Montana’s democratic processes by periodically filing legally-required campaign finance information as campaign finance reports. It is the candidate’s and committee’s responsibility and obligation to understand and comply with all Montana campaign finance laws.

If at any time you need assistance, feel free to contact the Office of Political Practices. The office can be reached at (406) 444-2942 or at . Reporting calendars and other helpful information is available on the website at www.politicalpractices.mt.gov.

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Candidate and committee Activity for Election Year 2024

Monthly Statistics

Contribution Search

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Candidate Even Election Year Calendar

June Primary / November General

School and Special Election Reporting Dates are available on the COPP Website politicalpractices.mt.gov

Report form C-5 must be filed for each reporting period to disclose all transactions, if any that occurred during the specific reporting period.

Filing Deadline	Reporting Period
March 20	January 1 through March 15
April 20	March 16 through April 15
May 20	April 16 through May 14
June 20	May 15 through June 15
May 15 through Primary Election (C-7 & C-7E Reporting Period)	File form C-7 within 2 business day if a $100 contribution from a single source is received between May 15 and Primary Election File form C-7E within 2 business days if an expenditure of $100 or more is made between May 15 and Primary Election
August 20	June 16 through August 14
September 20	August 15 through September 15
October 20	September 15 through October 14
November 20	October 15 through November 15
October 15 through General Election (C-7 & C-7E Reporting Period)	File form C-7 within 2 business day if a $100 contribution from a single source is received between October 15 and General Election File form C-7E within 2 business days if an expenditure of $100 or more is made between October 15 and General Election
Reference 13-37-226(3, MCA) and Reference 13-37-226(2)(e), MCA for ongoing reporting dates.

Committee Even Election Year Calendar

June Primary / November General

School and Special Election Reporting Dates are available on the COPP Website politicalpractices.mt.gov

Report form C-6 and C-4 must be filed for each reporting period to disclose all transactions, if any that occurred during the specific reporting period. Reference 13-37-226(2), MCA and Reference 13-37-226(2)(a-e), MCA for reporting dates.

Filing Deadline	Reporting Period
March 30	January 1 through March 25
April 30	March 26 through April 25
May 30	April 25 through May 24
June 30	May 25 through June 25
May 25 through Primary Election (C-7 & C-7E Reporting Period)	File a Form C-7 (within 2 business days) each time a contribution of $500 or more is received from a single source between May 25 and Primary Election File a Form C-7E (within 2 business days) each time an expenditure of $500 or more is made between May 25 and Primary Election
August 30	June 26 through August 25
September 30	August 25 through September 25
October 30	September 26 through October 24
November 30	October 25 through November 25
October 25 through General Election (C-7 & C-7E Reporting Period)	File a Form C-7 (within 2 business days) each time a contribution of $500 or more is received from a single source between October 25 and General Election File a Form C-7E (within 2 business days) each time an expenditure of $500 or more is made between October 25 and General Election
Reference 13-37-226(2), MCA and Reference 13-37-226(2)(a-e), MCA for ongoing reporting dates.

Municipal Elections - Odd Year

Candidate Finance Report Calendar

Primary (September) and General (November) Elections

School and Special Election Reporting Dates are available on the COPP Website politicalpractices.mt.gov

Report form C-5 must be filed for each reporting period to disclose all transactions, if any that occurred during the specific reporting period.

Filing Deadline	Reporting Period
January 5	Date of first contribution through December 31 if candidacy initiated previous year
June 20	January 1 through June 15
July 20	June 16 through July 15
August 15 through Primary Election (C-7 & C-7E Reporting Period)	File form C-7 within 2 business day if a $100 contribution from a single source is received between August 15 and Primary Election File form C-7E within 2 business days if an expenditure of $100 or more is made between August 15 and Primary Election
August 20	June 16 through August 14
September 20	August 15 through September 14
October 15 through General Election (C-7 & C-7E Reporting Period)	File form C-7 within 2 business days if a $100 contribution from a single source is received between October 15 and General Election File form C-7E within 2 business days if an expenditure of $100 or more is made between October 15 and General Election
October 20	September 15 through October 14
November 20	October 15 through November 15
Reference 13-37-226(3), MCA and Reference 13-37-226(2)(e), MCA for ongoing reporting dates.

Municipal Elections - Odd Year

Committee Finance Report Calendar

Primary (September) and General (November) Elections

School and Special Election Reporting Dates are available on the COPP Website politicalpractices.mt.gov

Filing Deadline	Reporting Period
January 5 (Quarterly Report)	October 1 through December 31, previous year
June 30	January 1 through June 25
July 30	June 26 through July 25
August 25 through Primary Election (Form C-7 and C-7E Reporting Period)	File a Form C-7 (within 2 business days) each time a contribution of $500 or more is received from a single source between August 25 and Primary Election File a Form C-7E (within 2 business days) each time an expenditure of $500 or more is made between August 25 and Primary Election
August 30	June 26 through August 24
September 30	August 25 through September 25
October 25 through General Election (Form C-7 and C-7E Reporting Period)	File a Form C-7 (within 2 business days) each time a contribution of $500 or more is received from a single source between October 25 and General Election File a Form C-7E (within 2 business days) each time an expenditure of $500 or more is made between October 25 and General Election
October 30	September 26 through October 24
November 30	October 25 through November 25
Reference 13-37-226(2), MCA and Reference 13-37-226(2)(a-e), MCA for ongoing reporting dates.

	Candidate Name	Year	Status	Address	Campaign	Office	County	Registered

	Committee Name	Year	Status	Address	Committee Type	Registered

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Municipal Elections - Odd Year

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Municipal Elections - Odd Year

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Primary (September) and General (November) Elections

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