Guide to Campaign Levels

ActBlue makes it easy for new campaigns and organizations to request an account and begin fundraising in no time. 

You will need some information to fill out and submit the sign-up form. We ask that you provide us with your campaign level, and we know that can be easier said than done, so please use the information below to guide you. 

Screenshot of ActBlue sign-up form Campaign Level question with the following options listed: federal, statewide, state, municipal, county, and other.

Keep in mind that this is not a comprehensive list, and depending on where you’re running, local offices may have different names from the examples below. 

If you aren’t sure what level to select after reviewing the guide, reach out to your ActBlue representative or check your Secretary of State’s website.


Federal

Federal office, subject to federal election laws and filing disclosure reports with the Federal Elections Commission

  • U.S. House of Representatives
  • U.S. Senate
  • President of the United States

Statewide

State-level office elected statewide, subject to state election laws and filing disclosure reports with the state’s campaign finance regulatory body

  • Attorney General
  • Secretary of State
  • Governor

State

State-level office elected by district, subject to state election laws and filing disclosure reports with the state’s campaign finance regulatory body

  • State House of Representatives
  • State Senate

Municipal

Office elected at the city, town, or otherwise municipal level (either municipality-wide or by district), subject to local and/or state election laws

  • City Commission
  • School Board
  • Mayoral

County

Office elected at the county level  (either county-wide or by district), subject to county and/or state election laws

  • County Commission
  • County Clerk
  • Sheriff
  • County Treasurer

Other

Office elected in a district or area not contiguous with a specific county or municipality 

  • Regional School Board
  • Special Water or Utility District
  • Community College Board of Trustees