GUIDE FOR COMPLETING AFFIDAVIT OF EXEMPTION BY A CANDIDATE

Example 1: Candidate A intends to receive contributions of less than $1,000 and make expenditures of less than $1,000 in the primary election period. Candidate A does, however, intend to receive contributions in excess of $1,000 during the general election period. He also intends to make expenditures (either actual or contractual of more than $1,000 during the general election period. Candidate A cannot properly file the affidavit of exemption. He must file all reports at the times required by K.S.A. 25-4148.

Example 2: Candidate B meets all of the tests for exemption from filing the reports but fails to file the affidavit until after the date the first report for the primary election is due. Candidate B must file all reports since the affidavit was not filed in a timely manner.

Example 3: Candidate C intends to receive contributions and make expenditures of less than $1,000 in each the primary and general election period; however, the $1,000 limit was exceeded during the general election period. Candidate C shall within three(3) days of the date of such excess file all past due reports and shall file all such future reports on the dates required by K.S.A. 25-4148.

If you need further assistance with the online application, please contact our Elections Division at (785) 296-4561. If you need assistance completing the Campaign Finance forms, please contact the Governmental Ethics Commission at 785-296-4219.

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