Contribution Limitations 2004

Per Candidate, Per Person

Office	Primary Election	General Election
President	$2,000	$2,000
U.S. Senate	$2,000	$2,000
Congressperson	$2,000	$2,000
Governor	$500	$500
Lieutenant Governor	$500	$500
Secretary of State	$500	$500
Attorney General	$500	$500
Treasurer	$500	$500
Senator	$200	$200
House Member	$200	$200
Board of Education	$200	$200
University Regent	$200	$200
District Attorney	$200	$200

FAQs:

• Do I have to write two separate checks for the primary and general elections?

-No, you can now write one check for both primary and general elections. You must specify on the check that it is for both the primary and general elections.

• What If my candidate loses the primary after I have given for both primary and general election?

-The candidate must return the monies allocated for the general election.

• Can I give to more than one candidate?

-There are no restrictions on how many candidates you can contribute to.

• Is there a deadline on when I can contribute to a campaign?

-Checks must be deposited before the date of the general election.

• Can I contribute to a primary after the primary election has passed?

-You can contribute money for the primary after the primary election has passed.

• Can I write a check through my corporation?

-No corporate checks are allowed. Must be a personal check. You can however write a corporate check to a political action committee.

If you have other questions, please contact Greg_Maloney@cms.org