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hard money
Money contributed by an individual directly to a particular campaign.
Individuals can currently contribute $2,300 to a candidate's primary campaign, and an additional $2,300 to a candidate's general election campaign. They can make these donations to multiple candidates.
The first $250 donated to a candidate by an individual can be matched dollar-for-dollar from federal matching funds.
Limits in state-wide elections vary according to state laws.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Government
- Category: U.S. election
- Company: BBC
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