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Campaign finance disclosure
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.
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.
- Committee search allows users to query, research and review campaign finance committees registered with the State of Michigan (SOM). Users may view and investigate filings, donations, expenses, and correspondence sent by the State of Michigan (including fees, questions, and regulatory action).
- Contribution Analysis search allows users to query, research, and review campaign/candidate contributions registered with the SOM.
- Expenditures search allows users to query, research, and review campaign/candidate expenditures registered with the SOM.
- Independent Expenditure Reports
- Campaign Finance Submission Failure
- Commercial Use Prohibition
Acts, rules, and requirements
- Michigan Campaign Finance Act
- Amendments to the MCFA
- Campaign Finance Administrative Rules
- Rules for individuals who want to participate in MI elections
- Adjustments per Section 46 of the MCFA
- Declaratory Rulings and Interpretive Statements
- Federal Election Commission
- Federal Communications Commission
- Michigan Manual (browse by session)
- Clerk Tool Box
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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What exact campaign finance filing information is currently required under the law?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.
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Should I receive a confirmation email that my filing was successfully submitted?
Yes. If you did not receive one, check your junk/spam folders before seeking additional assistance.
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Can I begin a filing and then go back in and amend it?
Yes. You may exit a filing and return to finish the filing prior to submitting the final report.
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How do I check to see what primary email I have on file with MiLogin?
MiLogin emails are not listed publicly. Please attempt a log in in at the Personal MiLogin and/or Business MiLogin.
User support
MiTN Import Training - Contacts and Transactions
April 1, 2025 webinar new committees
This previous MiTN Campaign Finance Training Webinar will focus on setting up your MiLogin and MiTN accounts, requesting access to an existing Committee, preparing filings, entering transactions, submitting filings, and amending a statement.
March 27, 2025 webinar existing committees
This previous MiTN Campaign Finance Training Webinar will focus on setting up your MiLogin and MiTN accounts, requesting access to an existing Committee, preparing filings, entering transactions, submitting filings, and amending a statement.
Accessing an existing committee
Find committee ID number and add to import file
Adding employer and occupation to contact import
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.
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.
- Getting Started as a Candidate
- Committee manual appendices for all Committee types
- Candidate Committee Manual
- Contribution Limits (State & local offices)
- Candidate Committee Training
- Candidate Filing Requirements / Getting Your Name on the Ballot
- Michigan County Clerk Directory
- Judicial Candidates Only - Ethics Helpline at the State Bar of Michigan
Candidate committee training videos
Candidate committee forms
- Statement of Organization Form (Local candidates only)
- Campaign Statement Forms (Pre/post election, quarterly, annual & dissolution)
- Single Page Dissolution Form (Reporting waiver committees only)
- Late Contribution Form (Paper filers only)
- Bundled Contributions Form
- Compliance Affidavit - Post Election
- Late Filing Fee Waiver Request Form
PAC committees
Due dates
Make a practice of checking back to this section of the page for upcoming due dates and filing deadlines.
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.
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
Ballot question committee forms
Independent expenditures
Due dates
Make a practice of checking back to this section of the page for upcoming due dates and filing deadlines.
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
Independent expenditure committee forms
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.
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.