Dole Declared Eligible for Matching Funds in 2000 Race

DOLE DECLARED ELIGIBLE

FOR PRIMARY MATCHING FUNDS IN 2000 RACE

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission today certified Elizabeth Dole eligible to receive federal matching funds for the 2000 presidential primary campaign. Dole is seeking the Republican nomination.

Dole is the fifth candidate to be certified eligible to receive funding next year. Bill Bradley was certified eligible on March 25. Gary Bauer and Dan Quayle were certified eligible on May 27. John McCain was certified eligible on July 1.

To become eligible for matching funds, candidates must raise a threshold amount of $100,000 by collecting $5,000 in 20 different states in amounts no greater than $250 from any individual. Other requirements to be declared eligible include agreeing to an overall spending limit, abiding by spending limits in each state, using public funds only for legitimate campaign-related expenses, keeping financial records and permitting an extensive campaign audit.

Elizabeth Dole for President Exploratory Committee, Inc. submitted its threshold submission on July 8, 1999.

Once certified eligible, campaigns may submit additional contributions for matching funds on the first business day of every month. The U.S. Treasury Department will pay the FEC-certified amounts beginning in January 2000. The maximum amount a candidate could receive is currently calculated to be $16.75 million.

Listed on the reverse side of this release are the qualifying states.

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