Calculating the coordinated party expenditure limits
On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Federal Election Campaign Act’s political party coordinated expenditure limits violate the First Amendment. The information on this web page does not reflect changes to FECA resulting from the Court’s recent decision. This page will be revised to reflect the Court’s decision once the Commission regains a quorum. Please review the Court’s opinion, the Commission’s press release, and the Record summary of the decision for additional information.
| Nominee | Formula |
|---|---|
| Presidential nominee | National voting age population x 2 cents x COLA |
| Senate nominee | The greater of $20,000 x cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) or 2 cents x state voting age population x COLA* |
| House nominee in state with only one representative | $20,000 x COLA |
| House nominee in other states | $10,000 x COLA |
| Nominee for Delegate or Resident Commissioner** | $10,000 x COLA |
*See table on the Coordinated party expenditure limits web page.
**American Samoa, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and the Virgin Islands elect Delegates; Puerto Rico elects a Resident Commissioner.