New Searchable Database Puts Campaign Finance
Data Online

The Kentucky Registry of Election Finance (KREF) has just rolled out a user-friendly online searchable database allowing you to access campaign finance data right on their Web site. With the help of the Governor's Office for Technology (GOT), they've designed the database with maximum flexibility, allowing you to view information from financial statements filed for candidates, organizations and contributor. Users can also access Help, contact the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance and research Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).


 




Candidate by Name

This search option enables the user to access contribution data relating to a specific Candidate. The Last Name of the candidate is required, and entry of all other information such as First Name, Election Date, Party, etc., is optional.

Candidate by Election Date
This search option enables the user to access contribution data for a specific Election Date. The Election Date is required, and entry of all other information such as Office Sought is optional. You can narrow your search criteria by defining Party and Spending Option as well.

Organization
This search option allows you to access contribution data for a specific organization just by entering the organization name and type, for instance campaign committee, or executive committee.

Contributor
The Contributor Search enables the user to access contribution data associated with a contributor. You can search by contributor name, contribution amount and/or date of contribution.

Take a look for yourself on their home page at:
http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/kref/krefhome.htm