These are rules that limit the amount of money a political candidate, party, or committee can spend in coordination with other candidates or groups during an election.
Related terms
Campaign Finance Reform: The political effort aimed at changing how money is involved in politics, particularly elections.
Soft Money: Unregulated funds donated to political parties for activities not directly related to specific elections.
Hard Money: Regulated donations made directly to a candidate's campaign.
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