This depends on the country or region in question, since campaign funding rules vary from place to place and this directly impacts what private sources are available.
Private sources of campaign funding include individual donors, political action committees (PACs), corporations, and non-profit organizations. These entities can contribute money to political campaigns to support candidates and influence elections.
Private sources of campaign finance include any group who is not affiliated with a branch or agency of the government itself. This includes diverse actors such as individuals, corporations, non-profit organisations, lobbying groups, and others.
Federal funding is typically funding using our tax dollars. Private funding is exactly what it says "private funding" or funding through a hedge fund or investor.
The parties have to depend largely on donations for their campaign funding.
Lobbyists, Individuals, Corporations, Non-profits and your mom
Campaign funding in state elections are regulated by state laws passed by each state's general assembly.
Private and corporate donations to the political parties and the individual candidates.Additional Information:Not all funding comes from private sources. The Federal Election Commission (FEC) provides some public funding for candidates provided they meet specified qualifications and agree to certain conditions.This public funding comes from the "$3 check off box" on everyone's United States Income Tax return. By checking thaat box, $3 of your income tax payment is sent to the FEC fund. It does not increase your tax obligation.See the Related Links to the FEC's program as well as to the $3 check off box.
Campaign funding in state elections are regulated by state laws passed by each state's general assembly.
By refusing public funding, Obama can spend an unlimited amount of money on his campaign. If he had accepted public funding, he would be subject to government-imposed spending limits on his campaign.
State laws regulate funding in both.
by the state
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