The 88th Legislature passed HB 2626, which requires all political subdivisions to post on their website all campaign finance reports filed on or after September 1, 2023. The new Internet posting requirement applies to all entities that receive campaign finance reports, including counties, cities, school districts, hospital districts, library districts, utility districts, water districts, etc. The campaign reports must be posted within 10 business days of receipt and remain on the political subdivision’s website for five years after the report is first made available. The political subdivision may redact the address (other than city, state and zip code) of any contributor before posting the report on its website. The report that includes the full address must remain available at the political subdivision’s office.
- All candidates must file a Campaign Treasurer Appointment (Form CTA).
- Opposed Candidates must file Pre-election Campaign Finance Reports.
- Unopposed Candidates are not required to file Pre-election Campaign Finance Reports.
- All candidates must file semiannual Campaign Finance Reports (Form C/OH).
Campaign Finance Reports:
2026-2027
2025-2026