State of New Jersey

New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission

Governor Phil Murphy · Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver

NJ Home | Services A to Z | Departments/Agencies | FAQs

What is ELEC?

Established in 1973‚ ELEC monitors the campaign financing of all elections in the State. Whether the election is for Governor or Mayor‚ member of the Legislature or a City Council‚ candidates and campaign organizations are required to file with the Commission contribution and expenditure reports.

View Historical Information
Hours of Operation

Commission:
9:00 am-5:00 pm‚ Monday - Friday

Public Room:
9:15 am-4:45 pm‚ Monday - Friday

Email

To report web site problems and web site feedback via email to webmaster.
Address

As of December 4‚ 2017‚ the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission will be located at 25 South Stockton Street‚ 5^th Floor‚ Trenton‚ NJ 08608.

By U.S. Mail

New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission‚ P.O. Box 185‚ Trenton‚ New Jersey 08625-0185.

By Commercial Delivery Service

New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission‚ 25 South Stockton Street‚ 5^th Floor‚ Trenton‚ NJ 08608.
By Phone

General information and Help Desk at: (609) 292–8700

Toll Free within New Jersey: 1(888) 313–ELEC (3532)

Menu

COVID–19 UPDATE:

Due to the increase in COVID–19 cases across the State‚ the following is being put into effect temporarily & in accordance with CDC guidance. Anyone wishing to appear at the Commission’s offices will be required to make an appointment for assistance. This includes filing a report‚ governmental affairs agents appearing for name tags & for general assistance in the Commission’s public room. To make an appointment call (609) 292–8700 & a member of the Compliance staff will return your call for assistance. Any individual with an appointment will be subject to a temperature check & be required to complete a COVID–19 screening questionnaire.
The Oral History of the Commission Project – Volume 1

• Interview with Chairman Jaso

• Special Alert to Treasurers •

In light of the current public health emergency‚ ELEC would like to encourage filers to arrange to electronically file. Compliance staff is ready to assist you. Call (609) 292–8700.

Advice for Filers

Where To Find

Complaints and Final Decisions — Complaints & Final Decisions View Complaints & Final Decisions Approved by the Commission.

Contributions and Expenditures — Contributions & Expenditures Search Contributions to Candidates‚ Political Committees‚ Political Party Committees & Continuing Political Committees. Also‚ download bulk contributions & some expense information.

Candidate or Committee Reports — Candidate or Committee ReportsView copies of reports filed by Candidates‚ Political Committees‚ PACs & Parties. Also search reports filed by Independent Committees & 48–hour notices.

Lobbying Reports — Lobbying Reports View Annual & Quarterly Reports filed by Lobbyists‚ & Summary Data from Annual Reports.

Press Releases — Press Releases View Analytical & Topical Press Releases from 1983 through the current year. Also view Announcement Press Releases for the current year.

Pay-to-Play Reports — Pay-to-Play Reports Search annual Disclosure Reports filed by public contractors that list contracts & contributions. Also download bulk data by year.

Advisory Opinions — Advisory Opinions View Advisory Opinions approved by ELEC from 1973 to the current year.

Newsletter, White Papers and other Publications — Newsletter‚ White Papers & other Publications View ELEC Newsletters‚ White Papers‚ Executive Director columns‚ Public Financing Materials & other documents.