C&E Systems has been helping campaigns stay compliant since 1998, evolving from Oregon's most trusted compliance partner into a comprehensive campaign ecosystem. They combine compliance expertise with modern technology, offering services including campaign finance compliance and reporting, state and federal treasurer services, automated reporting with real-time tracking, integrated bookkeeping and banking, donation processing via merchant services, ElecTrac fundraising software, and payroll & benefits through a PEO model.
Their progressive billing structure allows them to serve campaigns of all sizes, from grassroots to statewide operations, and they serve Democratic-aligned advocacy groups, labor organizations, Super PACs, and federal campaigns nationwide.
Bundled services and progressive pricing for campaigns of all sizes
Over 27 years of experience (since 1998)
Integrated ecosystem combining compliance and technology
ElecTrac fundraising software as a lower-cost alternative to NGP
PEO model offering health, retirement, and workers' comp benefits to campaign staff
Seamless integration with state compliance systems (Orestar, ORCA, Beacon)
ActBlue integration for donation processing
Known as 'everyone's treasurer' — expert compliance for over 600 campaigns
Services
Compliance Services
Campaign finance compliance and reporting, state and federal treasurer services, automated reporting with real-time tracking, integrated bookkeeping and banking, and seamless connections to state systems including Orestar, ORCA, and Beacon.
Donation processing that puts money in your account faster, with C&E donation pages available day one, lower merchant fees at 3.5%, real-time donation receipts, and seamless ActBlue integration.
Donation Pages Available Day OneLower Merchant Fees (3.5%)Real-Time Donation ReceiptsActBlue Integration
Fundraising Software (ElecTrac)
ElecTrac is a smarter alternative to the usual suspects — a lower cost alternative to NGP, integrated directly with compliance services, with quick smart support from a politics-savvy team, built to grow with your campaign.
Lower Cost Alternative to NGPIntegrated with Compliance ServicesQuick Smart SupportBuilt to Grow with Campaign
Payroll & Benefits PEO
Professional Employment Organization offering benefits for campaign staff including health and retirement benefits, workers compensation and insurance, flexible plans matching campaign budgets, and one setup with no start/stop hassles.
Health & Retirement BenefitsWorkers Compensation & Insurance IncludedFlexible Plans Matching Campaign BudgetsOne Setup No Start/Stop Hassles
Credentials & Certifications
C&E Systems
Since 1998
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does C&E Systems offer? +
C&E Systems offers Compliance Services, Merchant Services (donation processing), Fundraising Software (ElecTrac), and Payroll & Benefits PEO for political campaigns.
Since when has C&E Systems been in business? +
C&E Systems has been helping campaigns stay compliant since 1998.
Which states does C&E Systems serve? +
C&E Systems serves progressive campaigns in Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas, with federal campaigns nationwide.
What is ElecTrac? +
ElecTrac is C&E Systems' fundraising software, described as a smarter alternative to the usual suspects and a lower cost alternative to NGP, integrated directly with compliance services.
How does C&E Systems' progressive billing work? +
Progressive billing allows C&E to effectively serve campaigns of all sizes, giving smaller campaigns the same time-saving resources that bigger campaigns get, at a cost that suits their needs.
What types of clients does C&E Systems serve? +
C&E Systems serves state and local campaigns, federal campaigns nationwide, Democratic-aligned advocacy groups and coalitions, labor organizations, and Super PACs.
What is the merchant fee rate for donation processing? +
C&E Systems offers lower merchant fees at 3.5%.
What compliance systems does C&E integrate with? +
C&E Systems integrates seamlessly with state systems including Orestar, ORCA, and Beacon for automated reporting and real-time tracking.
