Campaign Finance
Election Campaign Finance Information
Every candidate, whether successful or not, shall file an itemized statement of contributions and expenditures at least seven (7) days but not more than fourteen (14) days before any primary, general or special election. Any contribution received or expenditure made after the statement has been filed, through the date of the election, whether a primary, general or special election, shall be filed as an amendment to the statement within ten (10) days after the election (§22-25-106(a)(i)).
2026 Election cycle (tentative filing dates)
Primary Election August 18th, 2026 - Candidate filing period: August 4th - August 11th, 2026 - Amendments due by August 28th, 2026.
General Election November 3rd, 2026 - Candidate filing period: October 20th - October 27th, 2026 - Amendments due by November 13th, 2026.Federal, statewide and state legislative candidates must file their statement of contributions and expenditures with the Secretary of State's Office.
Candidates for the county and municipal offices must file their statement of contributions and expenditures with the Platte County Clerk's Office.
Penalties:
A candidate who fails to file full and complete itemized statements will be subject to penalties prescribed in W.S. §22-25-108.
All campaign committees, political action committees (PACs) and candidates, whether they are successful or not, must file a campaign finance report!
Campaign Finance Reports:
Precinct Committeemen and Committeewomen are not required to file a statement of contribution and expenditure
Candidates for Special District Trustee are not required to file a statement of contribution and expenditure