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NEW: “Memo with Guidance for Corporate Non-Candidate Committees” – please find details under “Campaign Finance Law”

BALLOT COMMITTEE

What is a Ballot Committee?

A Ballot committee accepts contributions or makes expenditures to bring about the approval or rejection of any proposed questions to appear on the ballot in this state, county, or a municipal election in this state. A ballot committee is only required to register and report upon having raised or spent $500.00 or more. Reference O.C.G.A. § 21-5-30 and § 21-5-34(a)(2)(A)

Where does a Ballot Committee file?

When does a Ballot Committee file?

15 days before date of election.
Final report due prior to December 31st of the year which election is held.

Local Ballot committees shall file their disclosure report with the local filing officer.

Reference O.C.G.A. § 21-5-34(a)(2)(B)