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Are you a local candidate needing to register and file reports?  Go to Guardian.OK.Gov to get started.  More resources are available on the Local Campaign page.

State Candidates

State Candidate Committees must file a Statement of Organization with the Ethics Commission within 10 days of raising or expending in excess of $1,000.00. Once registered, candidate committees will file periodic reports detailing contributions and funds accepted and expenditures made electronically in The Guardian System.

NOTE: Effective January 1, 2026 the State Mileage Reimbursement Rate set by OMES is $0.725.

Important Documents & Information

Candidate Guide

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Financial Disclosure

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Contribution Chart

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File Reports in the Guardian

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Fees & Compliance

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Important Resources

The following calendars are provided for reference for State Candidate Committees. The required schedules are also loaded in The Guardian System for these entities.

State candidates may register at any time. However, candidates must register within 10 days after spending or receiving in excess of $1,000. Once a candidate registers, they are obligated to file reports according to the assigned schedule until the committee is (1) dissolved, and (2) a final report is filed. Please be aware of the Mandatory Dissolution dates at the bottom of each schedule.

These checklists were created to assist candidates and filers in dissolving and/or transitioning their candidate committees. Please follow the step-by-step instructions carefully.

These documents were created to educate candidates in specific areas of concern, to provide additional information, and to give direction to assist in following the Ethics Rules.

The Oklahoma Ethics Commission welcomes the opportunity to candidate committees and/or associated groups continuing education on an overview of the Ethics Commission rules as well as examples of common scenarios. Please contact the Ethics Commission staff at ethics@ethics.ok.gov or (405) 521-3451 to coordinate a tailored training opportunity!

Please review the applicable guides under the “Resources” tab.  You can also contact the Ethics Commission staff at (405) 521-3451 or ethics@ethics.ok.gov with any questions.

Updates and/or educational material are often provided via electronic notifications.  To sign up for notifications please click here.

Last Modified on Jun 19, 2026
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