Candidates and Campaigns

The Public Ethics Commission enforces campaign rules, acts as official filing officer for campaign statements, and provides resources to educate candidates and committees about local rules and requirements.

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Contribution limits, highlights of campaign laws, candidate toolkits, advertising rules and other helpful information about campaigns.

Starting Your Campaign Campaign Contribution Limits Prohibition on Contractor Contributions Campaign Communication Rules Terminate Your Campaign Democracy Dollars Program | Oakland Fair Elections Act

Publications

The Commission publishes educational materials and comprehensive guides to the Oakland Campaign Reform Act and Limited Public Financing Act to assist you in complying with local law.

Oakland Campaign Reform Act Guide Campaign Advisories FPPC Campaign Basics Factsheet FPPC Frequently Asked Questions:Campaign Activity Treasurer Guidebook Final (FPPC) Terminating Your Committee FAQ (FPPC)

Training

On demand training provides an overview of the California Political Reform Act and Oakland Campaign Reform Act provisions for candidates and campaign treasurers, as well as Oakland's Limited Public Financing program for District Council candidates.

Candidate and Treasurer Training

Reporting Campaign Finances

File Candidate Acceptance of Voluntary Spending Limit (OCRA Form 301) File Campaign Statements and Reports

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