Wayne County Campaign Finance Reports

Available Records

• Campaign Finance Reports filed with the Wayne County Clerk's office by local, school and county candidates, as well as, political action and ballot question committees
• Online access to reports from January 2006 to present
• Earlier records available in person at the Wayne County Elections Division
• In-person copies cost $0.25 per page

Search Fields Guide

Basic Search Options

1. Reporting Year
   • Select the year you want to examine
   • Required field for any search
2. Reporting Period
   • Choose specific filing periods (e.g., Pre-General, Post-General, Annual)
   • Helps narrow down reports to specific campaign phases
3. Report Name
   • Select specific types of campaign finance reports
   • Options vary based on committee type and reporting requirements
4. Committee Type
   • Filter by category (e.g., Candidate Committee, PAC, Ballot Question Committee)
   • Helps focus search on specific types of political entities

Advanced Search Options

1. Committee ID
   • Direct search using unique identifier
   • Most precise way to find specific committee's reports
2. Committee Name
   • Search by organization or candidate name
   • Useful when Committee ID is unknown or an individual has started numerous committees. This is common for those that have run for more than one position.
3. Filed Date Range
   • Set custom date parameters for when reports were filed
   • Use calendar picker icons for accurate date selection
4. Office Type/Office/District
   • Filter by specific political office
   • Narrow by jurisdiction or district
   • Useful for focusing on specific races or regions

Tips for Effective Searching

1. Start Broad, Then Narrow
   • Begin with basic filters (year, committee type)
   • Add more specific criteria as needed
2. Finding Amended Reports
   • Scroll past original filings to view amendments
   • Amendments appear after the original report
3. Best Practices
   • Clear search between queries using the "Clear" button
   • Use fewer search criteria for broader results
   • Try variations of committee names if exact match fails

Access Information

In-Person Records

Location: Wayne County Elections Division 2 Woodward Ave., Suite 502 Detroit, MI 48226

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Online Access Tips

• System works best with modern browsers
• Save frequently used searches in a spreadsheet for future reference
• Download or print important reports for your records