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Campaign finance agencies in Ohio
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In Ohio, there are two primary agencies involved in statewide campaign finance regulation: the Ohio Secretary of State and the Ohio Elections Commission.
- See also: Campaign finance requirements in Ohio
Ohio Secretary of State
Authority
Ohio law requires candidates and PACs to report finances, contributions, and expenditures to the secretary of state. The secretary of state is authorized to prepare and prescribe the forms used for reporting and to set the rules for reporting.[1]
Electronic reporting system
Ohio allows for the online filing of campaign finance reports. The system can be accessed here. Reports are available publicly here.
Ohio Elections Commission
Authority
The Ohio Elections Commission is authorized to investigate complaints of campaign finance violations. The commission must hold a hearing within 90 days of a complaint, during which time the commission can decide to impose a fine or refer the complaint to a prosecutor to pursue criminal charges.[2]
Organization
The commission consists of seven members appointed to five-year terms. Six members are appointed by the governor. The first six members are chosen from lists of five prepared by the legislative leaders of both chambers of the state general assembly. The governor appoints three members from each list. The seventh member is chosen by the other six. The seventh member must not be affiliated with a political party. No more than three members can be from the same political party, and no more than six can be affiliated with any political party.[3]
Contact information
Ohio Secretary of State
- 180 Civic Center Dr.
- Columbus, OH 43215
- Telephone: 614-466-2585
- Email: Contact form
Ohio Elections Commission
- 77 South High St., Suite 1850
- Columbus, OH 43215
- Telephone: 614-466-3205
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