Campaigns
To encourage broader participation in the political process and help voters make informed decisions, the Ethics Commission administers one of the strongest campaign finance programs in the nation for candidates, committees, contributors, and independent spenders in both City and Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education elections. Their activity must be disclosed and, in some cases, is limited. The Ethics Commission also administers a program that provides limited public funding to help qualified City candidates pay for their campaigns.
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2020 CPI Adjustments to Election Limits
These amounts apply to the 2022 Primary Elections. They apply to City elections in which the fundraising window for the primary election opened after March 1, 2020. They do not apply to LAUSD elections.2021 CPI Adjustments to Election Limits
These amounts do not apply to the 2022 Primary Elections. These amounts apply to City elections in which the fundraising window for the primary election opened after March 1, 2021. They do not apply to LAUSD elections.2022 CPI Adjustments to Election Limits
These amounts do not apply to the 2022 Primary Elections. They apply to City elections in which the fundraising window for the primary election opens after March 1, 2022. They do not apply to LAUSD elections.LAUSD
2022 Election Limits
These amounts apply to City elections in which the fundraising window for the primary election opened after April 23, 2020.CONTRIBUTION TYPE LIMIT AMOUNT Cash Contributions $30 per person, per election Non-cash Contributions $1,300 per person, per election Anonymous Contributions $300 in total, per election Loans $1,300 per person, per election Filing Schedules
Fundraising Windows
The fundraising window for the 2024 primary elections opened for City Council and LAUSD candidates on September 5, 2022.
Candidates are required to file a Form 12 before they may begin fundraising.
For more information, please see the 2024 City Candidate Guide and the 2024 LAUSD Candidate Guide.
Matching Funds
Matching Funds FAQ
2023 Election | 2024 ElectionsMatching Funds - Example of an Acceptable Electronic Certification
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