Primary definition
The amount of money due when filing election paperwork, such as when filing to become a candidate for public office.
Also known ascandidate filing fee · election filing fee · ballot access fee · nomination fee · filing cost
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
The amount of money due when filing election paperwork, such as when filing to become a candidate for public office.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Filing Fees. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/filing-fees
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