Run for Office · Handbook · Checklists
Master Checklists
Use these as working lists. Print them or keep them open on your phone.
Pre-launch checklist
- ☐ Confirmed eligibility and residency requirements with municipal clerk
- ☐ Obtained official nomination petition forms and signature instructions
- ☐ Called Burlington GOP Executive Director (or equivalent) for treasurer recommendations
- ☐ Appointed treasurer and opened dedicated campaign bank account
- ☐ Filed Form D-1 (or D-2) with NJELEC within 10 days of first activity
- ☐ Created simple campaign message and literature template with “Paid for by” disclaimer
- ☐ Checked local sign ordinance and polling-place rules
Ongoing compliance checklist
- ☐ All contributions deposited within 10 days
- ☐ No contribution exceeds current limits; no prohibited sources accepted
- ☐ All expenditures made through treasurer and campaign account
- ☐ Records kept of every contribution and expenditure (including in-kind)
- ☐ 29-day, 11-day, and 20-day reports filed on time (or A-1 if applicable)
- ☐ 72-hour / 24-hour notices filed when required near Election Day