Candidate Information

Fosyth County Petition Signature Requirements - Call (336) 703-2808

2020 Signatures Required for Certification of Petitions for Unaffiliated and Write-In Candidates

NEW Electronic Filing Requirement

Effective 01/01/17, the North Carolina General Statutes for Campaign Finance were updated and electronic filing became mandatory for all committees that raise or spend $10,000.00 or more in an election cycle.

The Campaign Finance division of Bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement has created a document to assist candidates meeting this threshold with the new electronic filing requirements. The document contains information pertaining the new requirement, as well as an FAQ section.

Forsyth County Elections Statistics & Data Order Form

Filing Information

The files below are in .pdf format and can be opened using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Campaign Volunteers and Electioneers

Guidelines for Campaign Volunteers and Electioneers

Campaign Finance Law & Reporting

Regulation of Election Campaigns
Article 22 provides the statutes governing political campaigns.
Mandatory Treasurer Training
Training is available through the State Board of Elections.
Campaign Finance Manual
A guide for ensuring compliance.
Campaign Reporting Forms
Forms, certifications and statements for filing and disclosure reporting.
Campaign Reporting Software
Free software that enables the storing of all campaign information required by the State Board of Elections.

Signage & Precinct Regulations

If violations regarding the placement or size of campaign signs are observed, contact the Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Inspections Division at (336) 727-2830.

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Restricted Election Day Voting Places
Restricted Early Voting Places