| Donor Tier |
Contributor Type |
Per Election |
Primary + General Max |
Notes |
| Bundler / Finance Committee |
Individual raising from others |
No limit* |
No limit* |
*Bundler raises from others; their own contribution still subject to individual limit. Must be disclosed to FEC if raising $17,600+. |
| Maxed Individual — $7,000 |
Individual (gave both elections) |
$3,500 |
$7,000 |
Gave maximum to both primary ($3,500) and general ($3,500). Cannot receive any more direct contributions this cycle. |
| General Max Individual — $3,500 |
Individual (general only) |
$3,500 |
Up to $7,000 |
Has given or can give the $3,500 general election max. May still have primary capacity depending on timing. |
| Mid-Level Individual — $1,000–$3,499 |
Individual donor |
Up to $3,500 |
Up to $7,000 |
Significant donor, has capacity to give more. Priority for candidate call time and upgrade asks. |
| PAC (Multicandidate) — Up to $10,000 |
Qualified multicandidate PAC |
$5,000 |
$10,000 |
PAC registered 6+ months, 50+ contributors, contributed to 5+ candidates. Higher limit than individual. Verify multicandidate status. |
| PAC (Non-multicandidate) — Up to $7,000 |
Non-qualified PAC |
$3,500 |
$7,000 |
PAC that does not meet multicandidate status. Same limit as individual. Common for new PACs or single-candidate committees. |
| Low-Dollar — Under $1,000 |
Small donor individual |
Up to $3,500 |
Up to $7,000 |
Small donor with upgrade potential. Contributions under $200 need not be itemized on FEC reports. |