How many signatures must a minor political party or political body candidate get on a nomination paper?
Nomination papers contain signatures from qualified electors of the district where the candidate from the political party or political body is running. The required amount of signatures is at least 2% of the largest vote cast for a candidate elected within the same district (as the office the minor political party or political body candidate seeks) in the last Municipal Election. The Election Board office will assist any candidate in determining the required number of signatures. Campaign Finance Candidates are responsible for keeping careful records of all contributions received and any expenditures made in support of their run for office. Simply put, any financial activities directed toward influencing an election must be reported. This not only includes the candidate, but committees and private individuals as well. Opening a Committee Often a candidate will authorize a committee to accept contributions and make expenditures on his or her behalf. This committee must have a chair and
