Legislative changes affecting Campaign Finance that take effect in 2017

Change to contribution limitations:

Effective date:  January 1, 2017

·         The contribution limitation for all candidates, including judicial candidates, changes to $5,200 per election. The contribution amount may change again effective January 1 of every odd-numbered year.

The contribution limitation does not apply to:

o   candidates and their spouses contributing to that candidate’s campaign.

o   contributions to and from political party executive committees.

o   contributions to and from independent expenditure committees.

o   referendum committees.

Questions? Please contact the Campaign Finance Office at (919) 733-7173 or at campaign.reporting@ncsbe.gov.