States race to increase donation limits to counter influence of outside money Posted on December 16, 2013 (July 16, 2021) Defending Key Reforms In response to the flood of outside money in politics, states from Alabama to Wyoming are boosting donation limits to rake in bigger contributions for their campaigns. Nine states have approved higher campaign contribution limits. Most recently in Michigan, when on Thursday a new measure was approved that would double to $6,800 the amount of money a candidate for statewide office can accept from individuals. Read More