New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission

The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission is an independent state agency based in Trenton that oversees campaign-finance disclosure. Established in 1973, it monitors contributions and spending in elections for state and local offices. Candidates and political committees submit financial reports to the commission, which makes disclosure information available to the public. Its responsibilities also include lobbying disclosure and administration of the state’s gubernatorial public-financing program. The commission provides filing guidance, legal resources, public records and reports about political financing. Its work supports the administration and enforcement of New Jersey’s election-finance laws across statewide and municipal campaigns.