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Candidates for NMI delegate must follow federal campaign regs
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Posted on May 19 2008
Federal regulations will apply to political contributions made to candidates in the upcoming election for the CNMI’s first delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Under U.S. election law, certain people, businesses, and groups are banned from making contributions to federal candidates or political committees. These include foreign nationals (excluding “green card” holders), federal contractors, corporations, and labor unions.
Cash, in any amount over $100, is prohibited. Contributions in the name of another person are not permitted.
For this election, an individual can only contribute up to $2,300 to a federal candidate such as the CNMI delegate.
Married couples are considered to be separate individuals with separate contribution limits.
Checks, currency, or anything of value given to a federal candidate is considered a contribution. This definition includes in-kind donations of food, beverages, office supplies, printing or other services, furniture, etc. But it does not include volunteer work.
