Guidelines on Campaign Finance
For women planning to stand in their local election.
Standing for election is a hugely daunting prospect, and we need more women doing it.
Thank you for making the decision to step forward to represent your community. You are doing something hugely important for our democracy and we respect and honour you in that. The team at Elect Her have got your back - we are here for you as you navigate this!
As well as planning your campaign, as a candidate you need to know about campaign financing rules and record keeping.
This guide will take you through information and paperwork relating to campaign finance, and provide you with the knowledge required to be an effective, and confident, political candidate in a local election in England.
Please note that this guidance is for local elections in England, updated in 2024.
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