Campaign Finance

Candidates and political organizations must file reports on campaign finance activity. Read this page for information on how to view or file these reports.

The laws governing campaign finance are complex. Please visit the Division of Elections’ Campaign Finance webpage for information on campaign finance law and reporting requirements.

View Campaign Finance Reports

Local Reports

Local candidates and committees file campaign finance reports with our office. Select one of the links below to access these reports.

Statewide Reports

Statewide candidates and committees file campaign finance reports with the Florida Division of Elections.

Federal candidates and committees file campaign finance reports with the Federal Election Commission.

File a Campaign Finance Report

Candidates for office in Leon County must file their campaign finance reports using the Campaign Finance Reporting System.

2025 Campaign Finance Reporting Dates

Report Code Cover Period Due Date
2025 1st Quarter January 1 - March 31 April 10, 2025
2025 2nd Quarter April 1 - June 30 July 10, 2025
2025 3rd Quarter July 1 - September 30 October 10, 2025
2025 4th Quarter October 1 - December 31 January 12, 2026

 

Campaign Contribution Refund

The City of Tallahassee has a campaign contribution refund program. The program is designed to encourage small donations by individual contributors to candidates for Tallahassee mayor and city commissioner.

Who Is Eligible?

To be eligible for the refund, you must be a City of Tallahassee resident and registered voter. You must have contributed to a campaign for mayor or city commissioner.

How Much of a Refund Can I Receive?

You may receive a refund of up to $25 during an election cycle.

How Do I Apply?

To receive a refund, you must complete and submit a claim form to the Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board. You can submit the form using any of these methods:

  • Online: Submit a completed Electronic Refund Claim Form with a copy of your receipt from the candidate's principal campaign committee.
  • Email: Email a completed Refund Claim Form with a copy of your receipt from the candidate's principal campaign committee to ethics@talgov.com.
  • Mail: Mail a completed Refund Claim Form with a copy of your receipt from the candidate's principal campaign committee to the address on the form.

Once the Ethics Board receives your form and receipt they will verify eligibility, and the City of Tallahassee will send you a refund within 45 days.

Questions?

The Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board administers the refund program.

You can learn more about the refund program by visiting the Tallahassee Independent Ethics Board website.

If you have questions, please contact them at ethics@talgov.com or call (850) 545-5756.