Updated February 5, 2008

States commonly place limits on contributions to candidates from various sources, and also on contributions to political action committees (PACs) and political parties. Just five states - Illinois, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Virginia - place no limits on contributions at all. Another eight states - Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Texas - have minimal contribution limits.

At least six states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Ohio and Washington) index their contribution limits.  All six states tie them to the Consumer Price Index.

Campaign Contribution Limits

	Various Limits (38 states + D.C.)
	Ban on Corporate Contributions; No Other Limits (4 states)
	Limit on Corporate Contributions; No Other Limits (3 states)
	Ban on Monetary Contributions by Political Parties; No Other Limits (1 state)
	No Limits from Any Source (5 states)

Other common limitations are those placed on contributions to PACs and parties, limitations or prohibitions on contributions during the legislative session, and limitations on cash contributions and those made by minors.

You'll find 50-state data on all these limits under "50 State Charts" to the right.