Campaign Finance Handbook
The Ohio Campaign Finance Handbook assists all reporting entities in navigating the various regulatory paths established by Ohio law. Each of the handbook's chapters discusses specific entity types or areas of campaign finance activity and can serve as a map for the reader to understand each area of regulation and reporting applicable to their circumstance.
Local candidates and other political entities can also receive filing information from the board of elections located in their county. For a list of all county boards of elections, visit the board directory.
*All chapters revised September 2025
Section | PDF Download |
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Introduction | |
Chapter 1 | |
Chapter 2 | |
Chapter 3 | Additional Requirements for Statewide and General Assembly Candidates |
Chapter 4 | |
Chapter 5 | |
Chapter 6 | |
Chapter 7 | |
Chapter 8 | |
Chapter 9 | |
Chapter 10 | |
Chapter 11 | |
Chapter 12 | |
Chapter 13 | |
Chapter 14 | Duties of the Secretary of State and County Board of Elections |
Chapter 15 | |
Chapter 16 | |
Chapter 17 |