Are you interested in becoming a candidate for state and local office? If so, you will first want to review the Indiana Secretary of State's 2008 Candidate Guide and other information found on their Web site.
To declare yourself a candidate, you will want to fill out the proper paperwork, which can be found on the state's Web site or on our site, and file it with the appropriate agency, either the Indiana Election Division or the Marion County Election Board.
For more information about campaign finance for local candidates, review the 2010 Campaign Finance Manual or review the forms found on our site.
Candidates running for state or federal office like Indiana State House or Senator or U.S.House or Senate follow different campaign finance rules. Visit the Secretary of State's Web site or the Federal Election Commission's Web site for more information.
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