Running for Congres - 2010

I put out the announcement today that I'll be running for the US Congress in 2010 for Arizona's 5th district:

http://www.nickcoonsf...

The main campaign site can be found here:

http://www.nickcoonsf...

I know there's not a lot to do now in the way of collecting signatures, getting on the ballot.. that sort of thing. But I do want to get the ball rolling early so I'll have some good momentum going forward for the mid-term election cycle.

Nick,
Allow me to be the FIRST to pledge $500 to your campaign! You are a good man, and I will support you and your efforts in any and every way I can.

Committed to "The Campaign for Freedom" and the R3VOLUTION,
Ed Vallejo

Thanks Ed!

And this brings up an interesting point. Since I put out my announcement, I've had several people email me and ask about contributing to my campaign. The problem is, I don't know how to accept contributions (and I don't mean the technical aspect of it.. I know how to setup a PayPal account or other merchant account), I'm referring to the legal aspects of this. Is there a process that I need to go through, or some paperwork to fill out before I can start accepting contributions? Or is it just as simple as letting people give me money?

Any direction on this would be much appreciated.

I will give Joe Cobb your number and have him call you - I'm sure he can answer all your questions.

I will give Joe Cobb your number and have him call you - I'm sure he can answer all your questions.

Thanks Ed. I've been speaking with Joe and he's provided me with the information that I need to get started.