Oakland City Council Temporarily Raises Contribution Limits

The city council recently approved an ordinance this week which temporarily raises the contribution limits for candidates who agree to limit how much they spend on their campaigns. The new contribution limits for those candidates who accept the voluntary spending limits will temporarily increase from $650 to $900 for individuals, businesses, or other organizations, and from $1,300 to $1,800 for broad-based political committees. The temporary limits apply to the 2026 and 2028 elections and are effective immediately.