Campaign finance agencies in Tennessee
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In Tennessee, there is one primary agency involved in statewide campaign finance regulation: the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance.
Authority
The Registry of Election Finance was formed in 1989 as an independent entity of Tennessee state government. The agency is responsible for the enforcement of state campaign finance law, and has the authority to impose penalties against candidates who fail to file required statements. The agency also provides for online filing for candidates and PACs. The agency maintains all reports filed.[1][2][3]
Organization
The Registry of Election Finance is composed of six board members. Members are appointed for five-year terms. Two members are appointed by the governor, with one being from the legislative majority party, and one from the legislative minority party. The remaining four members are appointed by the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Tennessee State Senate.[1]
Electronic reporting system
Tennessee hosts an online campaign finance records system. The system can be accessed here. The public may view disclosure reports here.
Contact information
Tennessee Registry of Election Finance
- WRS Tennessee Tower, 2nd Floor
- 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave.
- Nashville, TN 37243
- Telephone: 615-741-7959
- Email: registry.info@tn.gov
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