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Hosting in-home events for candidates

August 8, 2022

An individual may spend up to $1,000 per candidate, per election for food, beverages and invitations to host a campaign event in the individual’s home, church or community room without making a contribution. Any amount spent in excess of $1,000 allowance must be reported by the campaign as an in-kind contribution.

For more information on contribution exemptions, see our page on volunteer activity.