A. City and County Candidate Contribution Limits (AB 571) A candidate seeking election to a city or county office in a city or county that has not already enacted a contribution limit is subject to contribution limits from a single source per election. For purposes of contribution limits, the primary, general, special, and special runoff elections are separate elections. The chart below shows the limits per contributor for the type of office sought. Contribution limits may increase or decrease every two years based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. Regulations that set forth the amounts are adopted by the Commission. Per Election Limits on Contributions to City and County Candidates (For Elections Occurring from January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024) The chart below shows the campaign contribution limits per contributor, per election, for city and county candidates in cities and counites that have not enacted campaign contribution limits. 2023-2024 Contribution Limits for City and County Candidates in Cities and Counties That Have Not Enacted Limits Person (individual, business entity, committee/PAC) Small Contributor Committee Political Party $5,500 $5,500 $5,500
Timing
There are no restrictions on when a candidate may begin to fundraise for a city or county office, and contributions for a general or special election may be raised during or prior to a primary or special primary election for the same office. However, a candidate must file a Form 501 (Candidate Intention Statement) prior to soliciting or receiving contributions or making expenditures from personal funds. (Please see Chapter 2 for more information).
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Chapter 1.2
Campaign Manual 2 August 2023 Page 107
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