Candidates for elective office must comply with the Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) financial disclosure and campaign reporting requirements. (WMC 2.01.090, 4.12.060)

Filers are strongly encouraged to file reports electronically using the filers' myAlaska account. If you do not already have an account, you can easily register for one.

APOC provides in person and webinar training on campaign/candidate and financial disclosure. For more information, visit the APOC training page.

Filing reports on time is important. Late filings are subject to civil fines and penalties.

Letter of Intent: A letter of intent must be filed with APOC before any candidate engages in campaign activity.  A letter of intent allows the candidate to begin accepting and spending contributions and may be filed 18 months prior to the date of the election.  However, if a candidate files their declaration of candidacy first, they do not need to file a letter of intent.

Public Official Financial Disclosure Statement (POFD): When filing for office, the declaration of candidacy must be accompanied by a copy of the filer's POFD, unless the Clerk's Office has a copy on file for the same reporting period. The candidate completes the POFD online through their myAlaska account, prints a copy, and provides it to the Clerk's Office when filing for office.  

Municipal Candidate Registration: Municipal candidates that do not intend to raise/spend more than $5,000, including their personal funds, may file a Municipal Exemption Form. Exempt candidates are not required to file campaign disclosure reports during their campaign. If an exempt candidate exceeds $5,000 in financial activity they must immediately file a Candidate Registration and file each report due after the change in status, disclosing all activity from the beginning of the campaign on their first report. AS 15.13.040(g); 2 AAC 50.286.

Municipal Exemption Statement: Municipal candidates that do not intend to exceed $5,000 in campaign activity, including any personal money that they may use, must file a municipal exemption statement with APOC.  As long as spending remains under the $5,000 threshold, this is the only form the candidate is  required to file with APOC. Although exempt candidates do not file campaign disclosure reports, they are subject to the laws that apply to candidates, including the requirement that ads, yard signs, and other campaign materials include “paid for by” identifiers as required under  AS 15.13.090; 2 AAC 50.306.

If elected to office, you must file an annual POFD statement, due annually by March 15.

Additionally, you must file a final POFD statement within 90 days of leaving office.

Download Filing Guide for Municipal Candidates

APOC offers training and resources

Useful Links:

• APOC Website
• myAlaska
• Searching APOC Reports
• APOC Training
• APOC Filer Resources
• APOC Candidate Forms 

Direct all questions regarding financial or campaign reporting to APOC at:
Alaska Public Offices Commission
2221 E. Northern Lights, Room 128
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-276-4176
Website: www.doa.alaska.gov/apoc

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