RHODE ISLAND

Rhode Island’s elected offices include 2 U.S. House seats, 113 state legislative positions, as well as the thousands of positions across its 39 local governments and 64 school boards.

STEPS TO RUNNING FOR OFFICE:

(For Federal Candidates Only)

FEC | Candidate | Registering

1. OPENING A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION

Start a Non Profit Corporation – Rhode Island – Nellie M. Gorbea (ri.gov)

2. OBTAINING TAX ID FROM THE IRS

Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) Online | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

3. OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT

TD Bank Business Premier Checking Account (We are not affiliated in TD Bank nor have any interest in their business, but they made it easy for us and they should make it easy for you, too!)

4. REGISTERING IN YOUR STATE

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5. STARTING A WEBSITE

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