Promoting confidence, transparency, and accountability in Montana's democratic processes.
Information for Candidates and Committees
- Candidate Campaign Finance web page - Committee Campaign Finance web page - Candidate Guide to Navigating CERS (file a Statement of Candidate, Campaign Finance Reports, and Close out Campaign) - FAQs on Closing out a Campaign Account and Constituent Services Accounts - How to report a paid communication/advertisement - Campaign Finance Laws (MCA) - Campaign Finance Administrative Rules (ARM) - Reporting Calendars - Docket of Formal Complaints - Complaint Procedure - Decisions - Advisory Opinions - Campaign Finance Forms - Education and Resources
Manuals
- Montana Campaign Finance and Practices Laws (Blue Book) - Accounting and Reporting Manual for Candidates (Green Book) - Accounting and Reporting Manual for Political Committees (Pink Book) - Candidate Guide to Navigating CERS - CERS: Step-by-Step Instructions - CERS Instructions for New Users - CERS 101: Simple Guidance - Attribution Information (Paid for by) Brochure Web Brochure Print - Campaign Reporting 101 Brochure (Web) (Print) - Fundraiser Reporting Guidance
Online Services
Frequently Asked Questions
- Information for 2018 and 2020 Candidates Who Declared Prior To 10/23/17 - Constituent Services Account Rules - Guidance for Constituent Services Accounts - Candidate and Political Committee Websites - Campaign Accounts and Banking Requirements - Highway Political Sign Placement - Robo-Calls - AG's Opinion: Public Officer/Employee Use of Uniform/Job Title in Political Ads - Public Employee Political Activity in the Workplace - Political Raffles - Public Employee Ethics Training