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Campaign Finance reports filed with the Livingston County Elections Division can be viewed for local, school and county candidates as well as Political Action and Ballot Question Committees. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Visit the State of Michigan’s website for information regarding State Campaign Finance laws and view a searchable database.
Election Cycle Dates
| Office | Election Cycle begins the day after the last Election for the office. | Election Cycle ends on the date of the Election. |
|---|---|---|
| Office with 6 Year Term | 11/06/2024 | 11/05/2030 |
| Office with 4 Year Term | 11/06/2024 | 11/07/2028 |
| Office with 2 Year Term | 11/06/2024 | 11/03/2026 |
Campaign Finance Filing Dates
Committees Participating in an Election in 2026
| Statement | Closing Date of Statement | Statements Due by 5:00 p.m. |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | December 31, 2025 | February 2, 2026 |
| May 5, 2026 Special Election | ||
| Pre-Election | April 19, 2026 | April 24, 2026 |
| 48 Hour Late Contribution Report | Period from: April 20 – May 2 | 48 hours after receipt |
| Post-Election | May 25, 2026 | June 4, 2026 |
| August 4, 2026 Primary Election | ||
| Pre-Election | July 19, 2026 | July 24, 2026 |
| 48 Hour Late Contribution Report | Period from: July 20 – August 1 | 48 hours after receipt |
| Post-Election | August 24, 2026 | September 3, 2026 |
| November 3, 2026 General Election | ||
| Pre-Election | October 18, 2026 | October 23, 2026 |
| 48 Hour Late Contribution Report | Period from: October 19 – October 31 | 48 hours after receipt |
| Post-Election | November 23, 2026 | December 3, 2026 |
Committees NOT Participating in an Election in 2026
| Statement | Closing Date of Statement | Statements Due by 5:00 p.m. |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | December 31, 2025 | February 2, 2026 |
| April Quarterly (Ballot Question only) | April 20, 2026 | April 27, 2026 |
| July Quarterly | July 20, 2026 | July 27, 2026 |
| October Quarterly | October 20, 2026 | October 26, 2026 |
| A committee that files a Post-Election Campaign Statement during December is exempt from filing the Annual Statement. These statements are required by all Ballot Question Committees and Candidate Committees of candidates that have NO election in 2026 and do not have the Reporting Waiver. |
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Statement Information
| Committee Type | Required Campaign Statements (CS) | Required Immediate Disclosure Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate Committees |
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48 Hour/Late Contribution Reports (LCR) following a Pre-Election Campaign Statement. |
| Ballot Question Committees |
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48 Hour/Late Contribution Reports (LCR) following a Pre-Election Campaign Statement. |
| Political Action Committees (PAC) |
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48 Hour/Late Contribution Reports (LCR) following a Pre-Election Campaign Statement. |
Reporting Waiver
Committees that qualify for and maintain the $1,000.00 Reporting Waiver are not required to file campaign statements. The Reporting Waiver does not waive the 48 Hour/Late Contribution Reports (LCR), other immediate disclosure reports or Petition Proposal Statements. To file for a Reporting Waiver, complete and submit this form.
