Registry of Election Finance
The Tennessee Registry of Election Finance was created by the General Assembly and Governor in 1989 as an independent entity of state government. The Registry is responsible for the enforcement of the following laws:
- Campaign Financial Disclosure Act (T.C.A. §2-10-101, et seq.)
- Campaign Contribution Limits Act (T.C.A. §2-10-301, et seq.)
- Gubernatorial Inauguration Finance Disclosure Act (T.C.A. §2-10-401, et seq.)
The Registry website (state.tn.us/tref) includes frequently asked question (FAQs) sections specifically for candidates, PACs, and single measure committees (referendum committees). In addition, the web site contains filing calendars, blank reporting forms and links to the Registry's statutes and rules. The website also includes information such as summary data on candidate's and PAC's campaign financial disclosure statements, list of registered PACs and lists of qualified candidates.
In addition to the Registry's main website, the Registry maintains a website (www.tennesseeanytime.org/tncamp/index.html) that allows the public to view campaign financial disclosure statements on the Internet. Starting with the 2004 elections, the site allows you to search for complete campaign financial disclosure reports filed by candidates and PACs or to search for contributions made by a specific contributor.