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Campaign Finance and Statement of Interests Reporting

The year-end report for campaign finance and the annual filing of a statement of interests are due by January 31. The 2025 Legislative Session passed new requirements under NDCC 16.1-09-02 for a statement of interests to be filed annually by all elected office holders, and individuals appointed by the governor to state agencies, boards, commissions, departments, etc. 

The Office of the Secretary of State has two news systems just in time for completing these year-end and annual reporting for both campaign finance and statement of interests. Online virtual trainings and online and in-person office hours are being offered to introduce the new systems and answer questions about them. If you are unable to attend a virtual training, a recording of one of the sessions will be posted at Vote.ND.gov by January 15, 2026.

Office Hours - All Filers

Office of the Secretary of State staff will be available to provide assistance during dedicated office hours. These sessions are an open forum. You can come into the office during an in-person session or join an online virtual session.

In Person -  State Capitol Coteau Room

  • Wednesday, January 21 - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Campaign Finance and Statement of Interests in-person training)
  • Thursday, January 22 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Office hours for questions)
  • Friday, January 23 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Office hours for questions)

Virtual - Microsoft Teams

  • Monday, January 26 - 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, January 29 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday, January 30 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Candidates, Committee, District Parties

Virtual Training for both campaign finance and statement of interests. Each training will be 30 minutes + time for questions.

  • Tuesday, January 6 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, January 8 - 12:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, January 13 - 12:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, January 15 - 12:00 p.m.

Political Action Committees, Ballot Measures, Initiated Petitions, Statewide Parties

Virtual Training for both campaign finance and statement of interests. Each training will be 30 minutes + time for questions.

  • Tuesday, January 6 - 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, January 8 - 11:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, January 13 - 11:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, January 15 - 11:00 a.m.

Statement of Interests Filers Only

Virtual Training for statement of interests only. This will not cover campaign finance. Training will be 30 minutes + time for questions.

  • Wednesday, January 14 - 12:00 p.m.