$1,000 per person (or entity) per election under Florida state law is the maximum single contribution allowed.
This is the statewide limit that applies to candidates for Village of Indiantown Council (and other municipal offices). Local governments in Florida are expressly preempted from setting different contribution limits.
Key Details from Florida Statute § 106.08
- Limit: No person or political committee may contribute more than $1,000 in any election to a candidate for “countywide office or in any election conducted on less than a countywide basis” (this covers municipal/village elections such as Indiantown Council seats).
- What counts as a “person”: Individuals, corporations, associations, partnerships, PACs, and other entities with collective capacity.
- Primary and general are separate elections: If a candidate is opposed in both a primary and a general election, a donor can give the full $1,000 for each (up to $2,000 total across the two elections). If the candidate is unopposed or there is only one election, the limit applies only once.
- Cash/cashier’s check exception: Aggregate cash or cashier’s check contributions from the same donor are capped at $50 per election. Money orders and traveler’s checks are not treated as cash but still count toward the overall $1,000 limit.
- Exceptions to the $1,000 limit:
- Contributions from the candidate to their own campaign (unlimited, except the $50 cash limit still applies).
- Contributions from state or county executive committees of a political party (subject to separate party limits).
- In-kind contributions: Count toward the same $1,000 limit at fair market value.
Indiantown / Local Rules
The Village of Indiantown has no authority to adopt (and has not adopted) a different contribution limit. Florida law explicitly voids any local ordinance that attempts to set different limits. Campaign finance for Indiantown candidates is governed by Chapter 106, Florida Statutes, and is administered in coordination with the Martin County Supervisor of Elections / Village Clerk qualifying process.
Practical Notes
- Contributions must be properly reported on campaign treasurer’s reports (name, address, and occupation for amounts over $100).
- Contributions cannot be accepted after a candidate withdraws, becomes unopposed, is elected, or is eliminated.
- Violations can result in civil and criminal penalties.
This $1,000-per-election limit is the current statewide rule applicable to 2026 Indiantown Village Council races and has been consistent in recent election cycles. For the most current official guidance or specific reporting questions, check the Florida Division of Elections Candidate & Campaign Treasurer Handbook or contact the Martin County Supervisor of Elections / Village of Indiantown Clerk.