Compliance Guides, Deadlines & Tools
Practical resources to help Democratic campaigns stay compliant and launch strong in North Carolina.
Key Resources for Your Campaign
Important links and references every NC campaign needs to know.
NCSBE Campaign Finance
Official NC State Board of Elections campaign finance page — forms, guidance, and electronic filing.
Treasurer Training Portal
Mandatory compliance training for all appointed treasurers — complete within 3 months of appointment.
Candidate Committees Guide
NCSBE guidance on organizing candidate committees, filing requirements, and threshold determination.
NC General Statutes Ch. 163
Article 22A — the full text of North Carolina's campaign finance law.
NC Campaign Finance Manual
Comprehensive compliance guide published by the NC State Board of Elections.
NCSBE CF Reporting Software
Free electronic filing tool for committees required to file electronically.
NC Campaign Compliance at a Glance
Key requirements every Democratic candidate in North Carolina needs to know.
Committee Organization
- ● File Statement of Organization (CRO-2100A) within 10 days of candidacy
- ● Appoint a treasurer who resides in North Carolina
- ● Treasurer must complete NCSBE training within 3 months of appointment
- ● Candidate may serve as own treasurer (but not their spouse)
Threshold Determination
- ● Under-threshold: raising/spending $1,000 or less per cycle
- ● File Certification of Threshold (CRO-3600) for reduced reporting
- ● Exceeding $1,000 triggers immediate notification and full reporting
- ● Over-threshold committees file full quarterly or semi-annual reports
Reporting Requirements
- ● Collect donor name, address, date for all contributions
- ● Occupation & employer required for contributions over $50
- ● Pre-election reports triggered by $1,000+ received after last deadline
- ● Treasurer signs CRO-1000 certifying each report as true and correct
Compliance Tips & Insights
Practical guides and analysis from the Anchor Point team. Content coming soon.