Federal election law says candidates cannot accept contributions of more than $1,000 from any individual.

Then the league drew up a list of 100 journalists; the candidates accepted three.

It was not clear if the other candidates had accepted the offer.

A candidate for president, by contrast, may accept a donation no larger than $4,200.

In exchange, the candidates must accept limits on their expenditures.

This time I feel certain that the candidate in question will accept my offer.

Universities can set a date by which candidates must accept their offer.

All presidential candidates may accept private donations during the primary season.

Official recognition as a party would also allow candidates to accept money from political action committees.

"That candidate will then often accept the job with the highest salary."