State Sets Contribution Limits
Contribution limits are set by state law and the State Ethics Commission. On February 24, 2009, the State Ethics Commission approved an increase in the maximum contribution limit permitted for candidates running for both statewide office and for all other offices.
Candidates for All Other Offices
No person, corporation, political committee, or political party shall make, and no candidate or campaign committee shall receive from any such entity, contributions to any candidate for the General Assembly or public office other than state-wide elected office which in the aggregate for an election cycle exceed:
- Two thousand four hundred dollars ($2,400.00) for a primary election
- One thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200.00) for a primary run-off election
- Two thousand four hundred dollars ($2,400.00) for a general election
- One thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200.00) for a general run-off election
Source: State Ethics Commission, Memorandum (Feb. 24, 2009).
If you have questions about these contribution limits or the Ethics in Government Act, contact the State Ethics Commission.
No City Law on Campaign Contributions
The City of Atlanta does not have any law dealing with campaign contributions, and the Board of Ethics does not have any jurisdiction over the contribution limits set by state law.