We’re excited to launch our new Sunshine Campaign Finance system for 2024. Here, you’ll find the tools, information, and guidelines to navigate campaign finance whether you’re a candidate, PAC or member of the public.
The Sunshine Campaign Finance system launched on December 20, 2023. Candidates and PACs will now file their reports in this new system.
The legacy system is still available for amendments to old reports.
Campaign Finance information is reported by candidates, campaigns and organizations to provide the public a transparent look at political funding in Idaho. All money raised or spent in relation to a campaign must be accounted for and tracked. This includes the use of a candidate’s own money. Since 2020, all campaign finance at all levels is reported to the Idaho Secretary of State through the Sunshine Campaign Finance Portal.
The transition to our new Sunshine campaign finance system is well underway, and we’re actively migrating data to ensure a seamless experience for you. However, during this transition period, we understand that finding data may be challenging. Use the resources below to find what you need.
Find federal campaign finance data at FEC.gov. Campaign finance for local candidates before 2020 Campaign finance for local-level candidates prior to 2020 is kept by the respective taxing district (I.e. county, city).
The latest information from 2023 for statewide candidates or any candidate running for office in 2024, most PACs including timed reports after January 1, 2024, visit the new Sunshine system to find easy-to-use interface to access the latest financial disclosures and reports.
For earlier records spanning 2020 to 2023, and for local candidates not running for election in 2024, our Legacy Sunshine Site remains available. While we’re in the process of migrating data to our new system, you can still find valuable information here.
Looking for timed reports? Most of these reports can be found in the legacy system while we work on migrating the data. For the most recent timed reports since December 20, 2023, check the new Sunshine system.
Looking for finance data for local-level candidates before 2020? That information is kept by the respective taxing district. Whether county or city records, reach out to the relevant authorities for assistance.
We’re Here to Assist You
Still can’t find what you’re looking for? If you’ve looked for the data in both the legacy and new Sunshine system, don’t hesitate to reach out. Contact us at [email protected] with any questions.
Sunshine Law Manual
How to Set Up a Campaign
2024 Reporting Schedule
Campaign Finance Disclosure Manual
Quick Guide for Candidates: State Level | Local Level
Federal Election Commission
Any electioneering communications or Independent Expenditure communications distributed by a PAC involving Idaho candidates must have the associated reports filed with the Idaho Secretary of State following the timelines outlined in Idaho Codes 67-6611 and 67-6628. These forms can be filed by visiting the Sunshine Campaign Finance portal, then scrolling down to the section titled “If you do not have an online account, click here to file a report.” Select the appropriate filing type and complete the form.
Independent expenditure reporting requirements and timelines may be found in Idaho Codes 67-6602(11) and 67-6611.
Electioneering communication expenditure reporting requirements and timelines may be found in Idaho Code 67-6602(7) and 67-6628.
Please contact our office if you have any questions.
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Phone: 208-334-2852
