Primary definition
A gift, subscription, loan, advance or deposit of money or anything of value given to influence a federal election.
Also known asdonation · political contribution · campaign contribution · electoral contribution
2 sources cited1 related termsReviewed Aug 9, 2026
— Federal Election Commission Campaign Finance TerminologyView source
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A gift, subscription, loan, advance or deposit of money or anything of value given to influence a federal election.
Federal Election Commission Campaign Finance Terminology · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Contribution. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/contribution
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Federal Election Commission Campaign Finance Terminology
FEC Campaign Finance Terminology
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EAC Glossary of Terms
EAC Glossary of Terms
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