Campaign finance agencies in New York

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In New York, there is one primary agency involved in campaign finance regulation: the New York State Board of Elections.

See also: Campaign finance requirements in New York

Authority

Under state election law, the New York State Board of Elections has the authority to issue instructions and rules relating to the administration of election and campaign finance laws, prepare forms for campaign finance, and collect campaign finance reports. The board is also responsible for the execution and enforcement of election and campaign finance law.[1]

Organization

Members of the New York State Board of Elections are appointed to two-year terms by the governor. The table below provides information about the board members.[1]

New York State Board of Elections—members as of October 2020
Name Position
Peter S. Kosinski Co-Chair
Douglas A. Kellner Co-Chair
Andrew J. Spano Commissioner
Anthony Casale Commissioner
Source: New York State Board of Elections, "About Us," accessed July 5, 2016

Electronic reporting system

See also: Campaign finance requirements in New York

The New York State Board of Elections hosts an electronic database of campaign finance reports dating back to 1999. The database can be accessed here.[2]

Contact information

New York State Board of Elections

Campaign Finance Unit
40 North Pearl Street, Suite 5
Albany, New York 12207-2729
Telephone: 1-800-458-3453
Email: [email protected]

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See also

State Executive Officials

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