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Access the Local Campaign Finance Transparency Portal via a web-browser at: localcampaignfilings.ok.gov/ |
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Have your reports ready to upload? Click the "I'm a Filer" link and then"Start Filing" to be taken to the page to upload your reports. You can drag electronic documents (images/pdf) into the browser area from a location or browse files on your computer to upload the documents. Once uploaded, click "Parse All Documents" (this can take a little bit of time). You will then be able to click the green
Plase make sure to reivew your data and verify you have an appropriate contact name for the campaign/committee and email associate with the upload. Once fully reviewed, click the top right "Approve & Submit" button. You will receive a confirmation number upon submission. Please save that number for reference as a confirmation email will not be issued. |
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Need to dowload the appropriate forms? Filers can access the forms in the appropriate jurisdictional section at the bottom of this page and they can also access them directly from the Local Campaign Finance Transparency Portal. From the main page, click the "I'm a Filer" link and then scroll down. Make sure to select the appropriate Jurisdiction and Committee type to be directed to the correct forms. |
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Public Search Options: The public will be able to access reports and filing details for Local Candidates/Committee Search FIlings button located on the top tab of the main landing page. You can also utilize this direct link.
Curious why your submission isn't public yet? Uploaded documents do not immediately move to the Public Search option. The Ethics Commission staff is monitoring the submissions and moving the validated submissions to the public portion manually. |
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Local Campaigns
County, Municipal Campaigns, and Independent School District or Career Technology District Committees receiving in excess of $1,000 or with expenditures in excess of $1,000 are responsible for registering and filing reports with the Ethics Commission.
The Guardian System has not yet integrated the Political Subdivisions (i.e., Local Campaigns). With the delay in integration, Committees are able to utilize a simple interim reporting tool located at localcampaignfilings.ok.gov that allows local campaigns and committees to upload Campaign Finance Reports and forms during this transition. Once the Guardian is available for Political Subdivisions all Committees will need to register, pay any registration fees, and file all reports in the online system. In the interim, Committees will need to maintain all records and be prepared to enter all data in the Guardian once filing for Political Subdivisions is enabled.
The Oklahoma Ethics Commission is working with our Guardian vendor on updates—expect full capability in the coming months where you will officially register and complete filings.
During this system transition, the interim reporting tool (Local Campaign Finance Transparency Portal) is the responsible path forward: it's web-based, quick, secure, mobile-friendly, and designed for busy candidates. Candidates can upload documents to ensure records are documented public trust is maintained, and that they are ready when the Guardian system integrates your jurisdiction. For more information on the portal please see the section immediately below:
Important Documents & Information
Please see the specific jurisdiction below for reference to the appropriate documents, links, and information. Many of the resources at this time are meant as reference. Once reporting for Political Subdivisions is enabled in Guardian, updates will be made to these Resources.
Local Intro & Resource Letter
Candidate Guide
Laws
Contribution Chart
County Campaigns
Financial Disclosure (For Elected Officials Only)
Reporting Dates: File reports quarterly, unless an election is held before the next quarterly report is due. If an election is held use the reporting information below.
Filing schedules will be assigned within the Guardian system for Candidates and Committees by the Commission for Local Government (counties, municipalities, independent school districts, or technology center districts).
Previous to the change on November 1, 2025 the Commission provided the following information to assist filers in determining when reports are due.
County Candidate Checklists
County Election Board Checklist
Please note that this information is related to rules prior to changes in Reporting Requirements that are effective November 1, 2025. These documents were created to educate candidates and committees in specific areas, to provide additional information, and to give direction to assist in following the Ethics Rules. More resources will be provided once Political Subdivisions are integrated into the Guardian.
Note: Filing in the Guardian for County committees has not been enabled yet. Subscribe to the GovDelivery notification at the bottom of this page to ensure you receive updates on when County committees will have the ability to start filing.
Starting November 1, 2025 County committees receiving in excess of $1,000 or with expenditures in excess of $1,000 are required to file reports with the Ethics Commission. Filing will be done in Guardian.
- Previously, January 2015-November 2025, those Committees filed paper reports with the County Election Board using the following fillable forms for submission. These resources below are only for reference/educational use as all required filings will be made in the Guardian, once enabled for Political Subdivisions.
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Contributions and Expenditures Summary Report
Continuing Report of Contributions
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County Political Committee Summary
Electioneering Communications and Independent Expenditures Report |
Each Quarterly or Pre-Election Contributions and Expenditures Report should include a “Contributions and Expenditures Summary” Report and only the applicable schedules (A-J) used for that report. Candidates continue reporting until a (1) report marked final is filed; and (2) the account is dissolved, in accordance with the Ethics Rules.
Municipal Campaigns
Only municipalities that meet both of the following criteria are within the jurisdiction of the Ethics Commission for Campaign Finance and Financial Disclosure. (11 O.S. § 56-103, et seq.).
- A population of more than 10,000 according to the most recent Federal Decennial Census; and
- A general revenue fund expenditure budget in excess of Ten Million Dollars.
Financial Disclosure (For Elected Officials Only)
Reporting Dates: File reports quarterly, unless an election is held before the next quarterly report is due. If an election is held use the Reporting information below.
Filing schedules will be assigned within the Guardian for Candidates and Committees by the Commission for Local Government (counties, municipalities, independent school districts, or technology center districts).
Previous to the change on November 1, 2025 the Commission provided the following information to assist filers in determining when reports are due.
MUNICIPAL CAMPAIGN Checklists
MUNICIPAL CLERK Checklists
Information
**Please note that this information is related to rules prior to changes in Reporting Requirements that are effective November 1, 2025. These documents were created to educate candidates and committees in specific areas, to provide additional information, and to give direction to assist in following the Ethics Rules. More resources will be provided once Political Subdivisions are integrated into the Guardian.
Note: Filing in the Guardian for Municipal committees has not been enabled yet. Subscribe to the GovDelivery notification at the bottom of this page to ensure you receive updates on when Municipal committees will have the ability to start filing.
Starting November 1, 2025 Municipal committees receiving in excess of $1,000 or with expenditures in excess of $1,000 are required to file reports with the Ethics Commission. Filing will be done in the Guardian.
- Previously, January 2015-November 2025, those Committees filed paper reports with the Municipal Clerk using the following fillable forms for submission. These resources below are only for reference/educational use as all required filings will be made in the Guardian, once enabled for Political Subdivisions.
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Contributions and Expenditures Summary Report
Continuing Report of Contributions
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Municipal Political Committee Summary
Electioneering Communications and Independent Expenditures Report |
Each Quarterly or Pre-Election Contributions and Expenditures Report should include a “Contributions and Expenditures Summary” Report and only the applicable schedules (A-J) used for that report. Candidates continue reporting until a (1) report marked final is filed; and (2) the account is dissolved, in accordance with the Ethics Rules.
School & Technology Center District Campaigns
Financial Disclosure (For Elected Officials Only)
Reporting Dates: File reports quarterly, unless an election is held before the next quarterly report is due. If an election is held use the Reporting information below.
Filing schedules will be assigned within the Guardian for Candidates and Committees by the Commission for Local Government (counties, municipalities, independent school districts, or technology center districts).
Previous to the change on November 1, 2025 the Commission provided the following information to assist filer's in determining when reports are due.
School district Checklists
school district clerk Checklists
**Please note that this information is related to rules prior to changes in Reporting Requirements that are effective November 1, 2025. These documents were created to educate candidates and committees in specific areas, to provide additional information, and to give direction to assist in following the Ethics Rules. More resources will be provided once Poliitical Subdivisions are integrated into the Guardian.
Note: Filing in the Guardian for School and Technology Center District committees has not been enabled yet. Subscribe to the GovDelivery notification at the bottom of this page to ensure you receive updates on when School and Technology Center District committees will have the ability to start filing.
Starting November 1, 2025 School and Technology Center District committees receiving in excess of $1,000 or with expenditures in excess of $1,000 are required to file reports with the Ethics Commission. Filing will be done in the Guardian.
- Previously, January 2015-November 2025, those Committees filed paper reports with the School District Clerk using the following fillable forms for submission. These resources below are only for reference/educational use as all required filings will be made in the Guardian, once enabled for Political Subdivisions.
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Contributions and Expenditures Summary Report
Continuing Report of Contributions
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ISD-TCD Political Committee Summary
Electioneering Communications and Independent Expenditures Report |
Each Quarterly or Pre-Election Contributions and Expenditures Report should include a “Contributions and Expenditures Summary” Report and only the applicable schedules (A-J) used for that report. Candidates continue reporting until a (1) report marked final is filed; and (2) the account is dissolved, in accordance with the Ethics Rules.
