County candidates and single-county judicial candidates, and county political action committees file reports with the county clerk. Federal candidates file campaign finance reports with the Federal Election Commission. Starting with the 2000 elections, reports for federal candidates on the ballot in West Virginia can be viewed on the FEC web site. Beginning with the 2000 election year, federal candidates on the ballot in West Virginia will not file paper reports with the Secretary of State. Federal political action committees also file reports with the Federal Election Commission.
Some federal committees contribute to West Virginia candidates.
The Secretary of State keeps a list of federal committees who are active in West Virginia elections. Click HERE to find this list. Beginning with the 2000 election year, federal political action committees that contribute to West Virginia federal candidates will not file paper reports with the Secretary of State. The list below shows every position on the ballot in West Virginia in 2000 and how to see those reports. Listings will include pre-candidates who have not filed for office.