Many supporters have questions about contributing to the campaign. We've provided answers to the most common questions below. You can send a contribution by using the donation form or by calling (623) 535-0809

Q. How much may I contribute to Lisa Atkins' campaign?
A. An individual may contribute up to $1,000 for the primary election campaign and $1,000 for the general election campaign. Because each spouse in a marriage is a separate individual, married couples may contribute up to $2,000 for the primary election and $2,000 for the general election for a combined total of $4,000. You may contribute the full amount for both the primary and general election at any time during the election cycle.

Q. Can I contribute by credit card?
A. Yes, by using the donation form or by calling (623) 535-0809

Q. How do I contribute by check?
A. Click here and print the contribution mail in form.

Q. How often may I contribute?
A. You may contribute as often as you like, but your total contributions to the campaign may not exceed the $1,000 for the primary election and $1,000 for the general election..

Q. May I contribute on behalf of someone else?
A. No. All contributions must be made from the personal funds of the named contributor and may not be reimbursed by any other person or by any corporation or other employer.

Q. May my company or union contribute?
A. No. Federal election law prohibits contributions from the treasuries of corporations and labor organizations. Special rules apply for limited liability partnerships and law firms; contact Lisa Atkins for Congress headquarters for details.

Q. If I contribute to Lisa Atkins' campaign, may I contribute to other candidates and political organizations as well?
A. Yes, and your contributions to other candidates and political organizations do not count against the $1,000 limit. However, you are subjected to an annual $25,000 aggregate limit to all federal candidates and the federal accounts of all political and party committees.

Q. May minors contribute?
A. Yes, provided that the minor - and not a parent or other individual - decides to make the contribution and uses his or her own money. Federal election law requires that contributions from minors meet the following three criteria:

(a) the decision to contribute must have been made knowingly and voluntarily by the minor;

(b) the contributed funds must have been owned or controlled exclusively by the minor (e.g., income earned by the child, proceeds of a trust for which the child is the beneficiary, or a savings account opened and maintained exclusively in the child's name); AND

(c) the contributed funds cannot have been given to the minor for the purpose of making a contribution.

Q. May I contribute if I am a federal contractor?
A. Federal election law prohibits contributions from the personal or business funds of individuals who have entered into contracts with the federal government. This prohibition does not apply to personal contributions by employees, partners, shareholders, or officers of businesses with government contracts.

Q. May non-U.S. citizens contribute?
A. Non-U.S. citizens may contribute ONLY if they have "green cards" indicating they have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.

The following groups and individuals are considered "foreign nationals" and therefore may NOT contribute, either directly or through others:

• Foreign governments
• Foreign political parties
• Foreign corporations
• Foreign associations
• Foreign partnerships
• Immigrants not possessing "green cards"

Q. Are my contributions tax-deductible for income tax purposes?
A. No.