N.J. Admin. Code § 19:25-15.49

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 19:25-15.49 - Statement of candidates electing to participate in debates

(a) Candidates for the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor that do not qualify for receipt of public funds may elect to participate in the series of interactive gubernatorial general election debates by filing the following no later than September 1 preceding the general election in which the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor are to be filled:

1. Form G-1A separately, indicating their intent to participate in the series of debates; and

2. Form P-1 establishing the candidates' deposited contributions of at least $ 580,000 and that at least $ 580,000 of the contributions have been expended or are committed to be expended.

i. Form P-1 shall include scanned images of all documentation that substantiate contribution and expenditure thresholds have been met.

ii. The use of personal funds can be used to meet all or part of the contribution threshold.

iii. The candidate may not use any loan repayment amount to meet any part of the expenditure threshold.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:25-15.49

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 911(a), effective 2/20/2018

Adopted by 52 N.J.R. 2190(a), effective 12/21/2020

Amended by 56 N.J.R. 2349(a), effective 12/16/2024