Campaign Finance Filing Made Easy

ElectaFile® is compatible third party software for filing with the NC State Board of Elections and all county boards of elections

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Homegrown in North Carolina

We are a team with extensive legal and political experience in North Carolina honed by years of public service. Our simple goal is to help North Carolinians file their NC campaign finance reports clearly, safely and quickly.

The Only Reporting Software You Need

We strive to do one thing exceptionally well: “point and click” campaign finance compliance.

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First in Class Features

Filing with your Board of Elections

ElectaFile® allows you to file reports directly to the State or County Boards of Elections as well as get their response.

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Built-in Reporting Schedule

ElectaFile® reminds you as deadlines approach and organizes your reporting in accordance with the schedule.

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Contribution Limits Tracking

ElectaFile® prompts you when a contributor exceeds his or her maximum limits.

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Universal Web Interface

ElectaFile® works via the web from any device and any place in the world. Our interface is modern and simple.

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Statewide General Elections Reporting
  • Legislative and county races
  • Judges all over North Carolina
Municipal Elections Reporting

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The Campaign Types We Support

We support filings for state and county races and will be adding municipal races soon.

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Tailored for Treasurers

Campaign treasurers have some of the toughest jobs in the world. ElectaFile® serves each of them and the candidates they support.

"ElectaFile.com is a breath of fresh air for campaign treasurers all over North Carolina. Its user experience and customer support are first class. I have peace of mind when it comes to NC campaign finance reporting."

"ElectaFile® exceeded my expectations by prioritizing user-friendly features, allowing quick and accurate filings. It consolidates all necessary information into a centralized platform, eliminating the need for multiple tools or manual record-keeping. With ElectaFile®, I input receipts and expenses promptly, avoiding filing week rush. The platform incorporates campaign finance deadlines and simplifies the process for non-experts. Its attention to detail instills confidence and peace of mind. Highly recommended!"

Wanda Herren

Jackson County Democratic Party Treasurer

Catherine Watts

Raleigh-based Campaign Finance Filing Professional

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  • What is ElectaFile®?

    ElectaFile® is a non-partisan, web-based software that allows you to click to file your campaign finance reports with the North Carolina State Board of Elections or your county board of elections.

  • Why Should I Use ElectaFile®?

    You should use ElectaFile® because it is an easy, safe, and affordable way to fulfill your legally-required campaign finance reporting obligations in North Carolina. ElectaFile® is secure, web-based and accessible from any PC or Mac with an internet connection.

  • Is ElectaFile® Compatible with the State Board and County Boards?

    Yes! ElectaFile® is a private, compatible third party software that you use to file directly with the State Board and County Boards of Elections. When you do file, ElectaFile® streamlines the filing by sending the email with the .cfd attachment to the board of elections with a copy to you!

  • Will ElectaFile® Allow You to File Reports with the Boards of Elections with One Click?

    Yes! ElectaFile® does what the State .cfd software does only better. ElectaFile® allows users to point and click to file their campaign finance reports with the State Board or the county board from your own secure dashboard.

  • What About County Boards of Elections?

    ElectaFile® e-files with county boards of election, too. All county boards in North Carolina use the State .cfd software meaning those filers can email .cfd files to the State Board which in turn gets reported to the county board. ElectaFile® does the same thing only better.

  • If I Use ElectaFile®, Will I Still Need to Use the State Software?

    No. ElectaFile® replaces the State .cfd software and national fundraising software that is priced too high for many committees.

  • Will I Still Need to Send in Wet Ink Signatures on My Campaign Finance Reports?

    Yes. Every filer in North Carolina must send in a timely, wet-ink signature on each of his or her disclosure reports. This is the law of North Carolina and no software can help you avoid that obligation. The same is true for the State .cfd software, too.

  • How is ElectaFile® Better than the State Software & National Fundraising Software?

    ElectaFile® is tailored to North Carolina using a world-class user experience. ElectaFile® offers a personalized committee dashboard from which receipts, expenditures, contacts, and more, can be entered and saved. In one click users can see all of the receipts they’ve entered. No more toggling back and forth between different windows on your hard drive. Multiple people can log in to ElectaFile® at different times to ensure quality control and back up tireless treasurers.

  • Will ElectaFile® Help Me Reduce My Mistakes?

    Yes! One of the most common mistakes we see is reports that are filed with missing data fields. ElectaFile® offers a form of error proofing that will prompt users to fill in incomplete data before advancing to the next screen. ElectaFile® is built to help you reduce unforced errors.

  • Is ElectaFile® for Professional Treasurers or Volunteer Treasurers or Both?

    ElectaFile® is for every treasurer in North Carolina. Treasurers with multiple committees can become fluent in ElectaFile® and breeze through our platform to save time and avoid inconvenience. This means more time to work on reporting for more and more committees. Volunteer Treasurers who have day jobs, families, and hobbies can use ElectaFile® easily and–when they’re ready to retire–seamlessly hand off the platform to their successors.

  • How Do I Get Started with my Free Account?

    Simply set up an account at app.electafile.com. All you need is an e-mail address and your own password that you set.

  • Can I Import Prior Transactions Reporting Using the State .CFD Software?

    That’s OK, too. ElectaFile® seamlessly allows users to rapidly enter data on transactions, save their work, and come back anytime!

  • What if I Just Want to Start Fresh on ElectaFile®?

    That’s OK, too. ElectaFile® seamlessly allows users to rapidly enter data on transactions, save their work, and come back anytime!

  • Which Political Committees Can Use ElectaFile®?

    ElectaFile® supports all of 1) party committees; 2) subordinate committees (e.g., Democratic Men of Wilson County); 3) building fund committees; 4) candidate committees for everything but municipal races that are on a different calendar; 5) political action committees; and 6) independent expenditure committees.

  • If I Enter Information into ElectaFile®, Can I Retrieve the Data Later?

    Yes. ElectaFile® has a CSV file download feature that allows users to download entered data into convenient CSV files at any time. Users can store that data on their hard drive if they choose for backup as long as they like. Same downloadable option for filed reports.

  • Who Has Access to My Committee Dashboard?

    Great question! You do and anyone to whom you share your credentials. ElectaFile® is designed such that only the user can access a committee’s data unless that user grants permission to another. ElectaFile® prides itself on being non-partisan and interested only in easy and affordable campaign finance reporting.

  • What Does ElectaFile® Cost?

    ElectaFile’s® filing fees are listed here. ElectaFile® provides most of its services as a courtesy to North Carolinians–any committee in the State can enter and track data on ElectaFile® (even if the committee ultimately files using paperwork or using another e-filing platform).

  • How Does ElectaFile® Provide These Services at Such a Low Cost?

    ElectaFile® is transactionally priced so committee treasurers know how much and when they’ll need to pay a small fee per filing. If you don’t file with ElectaFile®, you don’t pay anything at all.

  • Who Built ElectaFile®?

    Andrew Tripp, a lawyer and former Chief of Staff and General Counsel at the North Carolina Senate, imagined ElectaFile® as a simple tool to make it easier for all North Carolinians to participate in politics. In a world where software allows you to buy groceries and have them delivered to your house within an hour from your smartphone, Andrew believed there had to be a better way for campaign finance reporting. He and his family teamed with a group of world class software developers to build and operate ElectaFile®.

  • What Motivates the ElectaFile® Team?

    ElectaFile® was born because too many people in politics have stumbled over campaign finance reporting because of difficulty in tracking and reporting information. County parties, political longshots, and even heavyweights have been tripped up by North Carolina’s campaign finance rules and regulations. This is true even though the State Board professionals generally try to work with everyone who faces problems. ElectaFile® fills a need by making campaigns more about issues and less about data entry and software challenges.

  • Can I Get a Free Consultation from the ElectaFile® Team?

    Yes. The ElectaFile® Team is always eager to talk about making things easier for campaign treasurers–whether you file using ElectaFile® or not! We also have contacts on all sides of the aisle to lawyers and professional treasurers and can refer you to the right person at any time. Email support@electafile.com to schedule your free consultation today!

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