# C&E Systems > Official C&E Systems business agent. C&E Systems provides compliance services, fundraising tools, merchant services and payroll solutions for progressive… ## Ask it a question C&E Systems answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/c-esystems. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_c_esystems and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About C&E Systems About C&E Systems C&E Systems provides compliance, fundraising, merchant services, payroll and technology solutions for progressive political campaigns. Who we serve - State and local campaigns in Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Texas and Washington - Federal campaigns nationwide - Democratic-aligned advocacy groups and coalitions - Labor organizations - Super PACs and political action committees Mission C&E Systems' mission is to make expert compliance services and affordable fundraising tools accessible to every progressive campaign, no matter their size or budget. Experience and scale - Founded in 1998 and based in Portland, Oregon - 27+ years in business - 1,500+ total campaigns served - 750,000+ transactions processed per election cycle - $85 million+ client revenue per cycle C&E Systems combines experienced treasurer services, proven systems and integrated software so campaigns can focus on connecting with voters and winning elections. Source: https://www.c-esystems.com ## What C&E Systems does C&E Systems provides end-to-end campaign finance compliance services for progressive campaigns of all sizes. Key compliance services - Campaign finance compliance and reporting - State and federal treasurer services - Automated reporting with real-time tracking - Integrated bookkeeping and banking - Seamless connections to state reporting systems including ORESTAR, ORCA and Beacon C&E Systems serves as the official treasurer for many campaigns and handles detailed compliance work so campaign teams can focus on voter contact and strategy. Typical compliance process - Set up donation page – Create a donation page so the campaign can begin fundraising on day one. - Establish banking – Help set up campaign bank accounts, and provide a campaign debit card upon request. - Committee registration – Establish the campaign committee and serve as the official treasurer of record. - Donor database – Maintain donor and expense data in a secure online portal, accessible to the campaign. - Bookkeeping – Process, track and reconcile every donation and expense for accurate records. - Reports – Provide automated compliance reports to keep the campaign current with applicable requirements. C&E Systems' systems, software integrations and staff expertise are designed to minimize errors and keep campaigns in full compliance with complex campaign finance laws. C&E Systems offers integrated fundraising tools that combine donation processing with campaign-focused fundraising software. Merchant services and donation processing - C&E donation pages available from day one of the campaign - Lower merchant fees (3.5%) - Real-time donation receipts - Seamless integration with ActBlue - Donation processing designed to put money in campaign accounts quickly ElecTrac fundraising software ElecTrac is C&E Systems' fundraising software, designed specifically for political campaigns. Key points about ElecTrac: - Lower-cost alternative to common campaign fundraising platforms such as NGP - Integrated directly with C&E Systems' compliance services - Backed by a politics-savvy support team focused on responsive service - Built to grow with campaigns rather than drain resources By combining merchant services, donation pages and ElecTrac fundraising software, C&E Systems provides a connected fundraising ecosystem for progressive campaigns. C&E Systems offers payroll and benefits services through a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) model tailored to campaign needs. Payroll and HR support - One setup for campaign payroll to avoid repeated start/stop work each cycle - Streamlined payroll management for campaign staff - Workers' compensation and insurance included through the PEO structure Benefits for campaign staff - Access to health and retirement benefits that campaigns might not otherwise be able to offer on their own - Flexible plan options designed to match different campaign budgets Using a PEO model allows campaigns to gain a competitive edge in hiring and better support staff, while simplifying administrative and HR-related tasks. Source: https://www.c-esystems.com ## Where C&E Systems works Lists Mission and Portland as a location. Names Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, and Texas as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. ## Hours and contact Primary contact details - Email: info@c-esystems.com - Phone: 503-295-1851 Office location - 3321 SE 20th Ave. - Portland, Oregon 97202 Mailing address - P.O. Box 42307 - Portland, Oregon 97242 Campaigns and organizations can reach out by email, phone or the contact form on the C&E Systems website to request a consult or ask questions about services. Source: https://www.c-esystems.com ## What C&E Systems has not published yet These are things people ask C&E Systems that its published information does not yet cover. - prices - availability - guarantees - contract terms - delivery times or processing speeds - legal or regulatory outcomes - election results or campaign performance - tax or legal advice Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess. ## Where this comes from https://www.c-esystems.com