Campaigning for Office

Ethics on the Campaign Trail

Interested in resources to help you run a clean and ethical campaign? This section offers a variety of resources including campaign conduct codes, legal resources and tips for candidates.

Codes of Campaign Conduct

A public commitment to campaign honorably can promote the right tone in campaigns.

Running for Re-Election?

Incumbents running for re-election can sometimes face challenges in playing the dual role of candidate and officeholder.

FPPC Campaign Rules

California law closely regulates various aspects of political campaigns. Visit the Fair Political Practices Commission’s website for information about…

Prohibiting Campaign Contributions from Vendors

Some local agencies have specific prohibitions against campaign contributions from vendors, while others prohibit contributions from business entities…

Link to FPPC Campaign Info Page

Local Campaign Ordinance List

The FPPC has compiled a helpful list of agencies that have adopted local campaign regulations (includes links).

Ethics Questions?

The Institute's "Everyday Ethics" series offers some thoughts on everyday dilemmas public officials face.