Tennessee

Campaign Finance in Tennessee

Tennessee candidates for state office file campaign financial disclosure statements with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Local candidates typically file with their county election commission.

Filing authority: Tennessee Registry of Election Finance

• State candidates file disclosure statements with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance.
• County and municipal candidates generally file with their county election commission.
• Tennessee requires candidates to appoint a political treasurer before raising or spending funds.
• Capitol Financial Strategies is headquartered in Nashville and works with Tennessee campaigns of every size.

Contribution limits, report names, and filing deadlines in Tennessee change between election cycles. Our Tennessee Campaign Finance Guide below covers the specifics — and always confirm current requirements with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance.