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Campaign finance disclosure

Bureau of Elections staff to be temporarily relocated due to asbestos remediation and building construction

No disruption of services is expected

Beginning July 14, 2025, all customer-facing Bureau of Elections staff will be temporarily relocated within the Richard H. Austin Building while construction takes place in our suite.  During this project, all services will remain available. Please call 800-292-5973 to schedule any in-person visits to the Bureau. 

Updates will be provided as they become available, and we thank you for your patience and understanding as these improvements are made.

Michigan Bureau of Elections Campaign Finance Section is dedicated to promoting integrity, accountability, and public trust ensuring transparency in campaign finance reporting. We are committed to providing timely, accurate, and accessible information about political contributions and expenditures, empowering the public to make informed decisions and holding participants in the electoral process to the highest ethical standards.

Setup and login

Those using MiTN for disclosure reporting must do so through MiLogin. MiLogin connects you to all State of Michigan services through one single and secure user ID. To begin filing you will need to either log in to MiLogin or create an account.

You can do both of those at MiLogin.

Use this guide to help determine whether to create a MiLogin Citizen or MiLogin Business account.

If you’re having trouble setting up or accessing your MiLogin account, please visit MiLogin or call 877-932-6424 (choose option #5).

Public search

The MiTN system offers a search function for numerous fields of campaign finance disclosure. Use of the search function is available for all public users and does not require an account with MiLogin. Find tips for using the Campaign Finance Disclosure Searchable Database.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

  • Campaign finance disclosure requirements are governed by the Michigan Campaign Finance Act. Each type of campaign finance committee has its own statutes, rules and regulations. Please navigate to the proper committee type found on the left navigation bar to find manuals, videos and other training materials on filing requirements.
  • Yes. If you did not receive one, check your junk/spam folders before seeking additional assistance.

  • Yes. You may exit a filing and return to finish the filing prior to submitting the final report.

  • MiLogin emails are not listed publicly. Please attempt a log in in at the Personal MiLogin and/or Business MiLogin.

User support

This helpful tutorial will walk users though accessing the MiTN system for the first time and some of the features of the MiTN system and the Campaign Finance page.

Contact

If you have tried using the training resources here and you’re still having problems with the Campaign Finance Module not related to MiLogin, please send a detailed email to MDOS-CampaignFinance@Michigan.gov. To report an issue you’re having with MiTN, or to check the status of known issues and fixes, visit MiTN information. You may also contact the Bureau of Elections at 800-292-5973 and follow the Campaign Finance related prompts.

Candidate committees

Due dates

Make a practice of checking back to this section of the page for upcoming due dates and filing deadlines.

Campaign statement due dates

Candidate committees will owe the 2025 October statement (due October 27) and the annual on February 2, 2026.

Training dates

There is currently no training scheduled. Please watch this space for future training opportunities.

Candidate committee training manuals and guides

These materials outline how to navigate and manage committee e-filing functions in MiTN. Topics include requesting and approving committee access, creating new committees, generating and amending the Statement of Organization, and managing fees or payments.

Candidate committee training videos

The Bureau of Elections is creating custom, committee specific training videos to assist you with your filing, and in your use of the MiTN system. The videos are currently in production and will be posted here in coming weeks.

PAC committees

Due dates

Make a practice of checking back to this section of the page for upcoming due dates and filing deadlines.

Campaign statement due dates

2025-2026 Campaign Finance Filing Dates

PAC committees will owe the 2025 October statement (due October 27).

Training dates

Political Party Committee has a training August 13, 2025 at 10:00 am

PAC committee training manuals and guides

These materials outline how to navigate and manage committee e-filing functions in MiTN. Topics include requesting and ap proving committee access, creating new committees, generating and amending the Statement of Organization, and managing fees or payments.

PAC committee training videos

The Bureau of Elections is creating custom, committee specific training videos to assist you with your filing, and in your use of the MiTN system. The videos are currently in production and will be posted here in coming weeks.

Ballot question committee

Due dates

Make a practice of checking back to this section of the page for upcoming due dates and filing deadlines.

Campaign finance filing dates

Ballot Question committees will owe the 2025 October statement (due October 27) and the annual on February 2, 2026.

Training dates

Ballot Question Committee has a training September 10, 2025 at 10:00 am

Ballot question committee training manuals and guides

These materials outline how to navigate and manage committee e-filing functions in MiTN. Topics include requesting and approving committee access, creating new committees, generating and amending the Statement of Organization, and managing fees or payments.

Ballot question committee training videos

The Bureau of Elections is creating custom, committee specific training videos to assist you with your filing, and in your use of the MiTN system. The videos are currently in production and will be posted here in coming weeks.

Independent expenditures

Due dates

Make a practice of checking back to this section of the page for upcoming due dates and filing deadlines.

Campaign statement due dates

Independent expenditure committees will owe the 2025 October statement (due October 27).

Training dates

There is currently no training scheduled. Please watch this space for future training opportunities.

Independent expenditures training manuals and guides

These materials outline how to navigate and manage committee e-filing functions in MiTN. Topics include requesting and approving committee access, creating new committees, generating and amending the Statement of Organization, and managing fees or payments.

Independent expenditures training videos

The Bureau of Elections is creating custom, committee specific training videos to assist you with your filing, and in your use of the MiTN system. The videos are currently in production and will be posted here in coming weeks.

Political party campaign committee

Due dates

Make a practice of checking back to this section of the page for upcoming due dates and filing deadlines.

Campaign statement due dates

Political party committees will owe the annual on February 2, 2026.

Training dates

Political Party Committee has a training August 13, 2025 at 10:00 am


Political party committee training manuals and guides

These materials outline how to navigate and manage committee e-filing functions in MiTN. Topics include requesting and approving committee access, creating new committees, generating and amending the Statement of Organization, and managing fees or payments.

Political party committee training videos

The Bureau of Elections is creating custom, committee specific training videos to assist you with your filing, and in your use of the MiTN system. The videos are currently in production and will be posted here in coming weeks.