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      Commission certifies federal matching funds for Stein (May 2016)

FEC Record: Public fundingCommission certifies federal matching funds for Stein (May 2016)May 20, 2016 The Federal Election Commission has certified a payment of $96,924.35 in federal matching funds to Jill Stein for President. The certified amount was in response to the first regular submission for matching funds made by Stein, who is seeking the Green Party nomination for president for 2016. To become eligible for matching funds, candidates must raise a threshold             amount of $100,000 by collecting $5,000 in 20 different states in amounts no             greater than $250 from any individual. Other requirements to be declared             eligible include agreeing to an overall spending limit, abiding by spending             limits in each state, using public funds only for legitimate campaign-related             expenses, keeping financial records and permitting an extensive campaign             audit.            Based on Stein’s initial threshold submission in March, the             Commission requested that the United States Treasury make an initial payment of             $100,000 to Stein’s campaign. The amount requested from the Treasury following             the Commission’s tally vote on May 18, 2016, brings the total certified for the Stein             campaign to $196,924.35.            Materials included with Jill Stein for             President’s submission may be viewed here.             Once declared eligible, campaigns may submit additional contributions for             matching funds on the first business day of every month. The maximum amount a             primary candidate could receive is currently estimated to be about $48.01             million. **Resources:** FEC press release (May 19, 2016)            Press Office backgrounder on Presidential Election Campaign Fund            2016 presidential matching fund submissions


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