Contribution limits may not necessarily be based on election cycles. If contribution limits apply to your committee please review all applicable laws thoroughly and carefully. The contribution limits below have been adjusted by CPF Rule 10.17 as required by Article XXVIII, Section 3(13) of the Colorado Constitution effective February 15, 2023, and remain current until the next adjustment in 2027, and apply to all committees (state, county, and municipalities that follow state law).
Committee Type | Contribution Cycle | Contribution Limits |
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Candidate committee |
Election cycle starts 31 days following a general election for the particular office and ends 30 days following the next general election for that office. 6 years - State Board of Education, CU Regent |
State candidates: Please review CPF Rule 10.17 and the Quick Reference guide for candidate committees in this manual. |
Political party |
Per year - January 1st - December 31st |
$4,675 per year from any person; no more than $3,875 to the state party. |
Political committee |
Per election cycle. This applies to state, county and local political committees. |
$725 |
Small donor committee |
Per year - January 1st through December 31st. This applies to state, county and local small donor committees. |
$50 maximum by natural persons who are U.S. citizens only. |
Issue committee |
Not applicable. |
State issue committees do not have contribution limits. |
Independent expenditure committee |
Not applicable. |
State independent expenditure committees do not have donation limits. |