Candidates & Campaigns


As a candidate for office or as a part of a campaign, your interest in pursuing a leadership role or policy goal in your community is commendable. Participation at this level is a commitment. On this page, you will find information and links related to candidate filing and campaign finance disclosures.

Anyone may view the Campaign Finance Disclosure Public Access Portal. Voters interested in candidates for a specific election may visit the Election Information page.

Campaign Finance Disclosure

Public Access Portal - San Joaquin County Electronic Campaign Filing System

The Public Access Portal contains financial information provided by candidates and committees. It can answer questions about who is contributing money, who is receiving money, and how it is being spent. Use the Public Access Portal to research campaign contributions and expenditures, review campaign statements filed, or examine a committee's filing history.

Access the Public Access Portal

Filer Access Portal – San Joaquin County Electronic Campaign Filing System

The Filer Access Portal is a web-based, data entry filing system that allows candidates and campaign committees to submit disclosure reports via the Electronic Filing System (EFS), free of charge. Use the Filer Access Portal to create electronic campaign statements. Before you begin you must have received your EFS filer identification number and password. To get a filer identification number and password, contact the Registrar of Voters at (209) 468-8945.

Access Filer Access Portal

California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) provides information and forms related to campaign finance disclosures

Statement of Economic Interests - Form 700 | California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC)

FPPC Forms | California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC)

County Resources for Candidates

Candidate Workshops

Conducted by Registrar of Voters staff, these workshops provide an overview of the candidacy process, including ballot designations, candidate statements, financial disclosure requirements, and deadlines and forms. The Candidate Workshops schedule for the November 8, 2022 Presidential General Election can be found on the Candidate Workshops page.

Recount Guide

Recounts | California Secretary of State

Voter Registration and Vote-by-Mail Data and Services

Data is available for campaign purposes for more information see the Use Of Registration Information page.

Products and Services Documents