Candidate Packet Forms and Information

The following links to important guides and forms that you should carefully read and review in order to run for local public office.

Check back later for 2027 Guidance Documents

 

Required Candidate Filing Forms

• Campaign Registration Statement (CF-1) 

• Declaration of Candidacy (EL-162)

• Declaration of Candidacy (School Board candidates EL-162SD)

• Ballot Access Procedures: Nomination Papers

• Nomination Paper for Nonpartisan Office (EL-169)

• Statement of Economic Interests Form for Municipal Candidates

 

Campaign Finance

• Campaign Finance Overview Manual

• Campaign Finance General Information

• Contribution Limits

• Campaign Finance Report Filing Due Dates

• Campaign Finance Report (CF-1) Excel Template

 

Other Important Links

• WEC Memo Regarding Constitutional Ban on Felons Holding Office

• WEC Voter Reports Available for Purchase

• Wisconsin State Statutes that govern elections (Ch. 5 - 12)