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Please note all contributions go directly to the candidates and not to Project Democracy PAC.
Contribution rules
- I am a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident (i.e., green card holder).
- This contribution is made from my own funds, and funds are not being provided to me by another person or entity for the purpose of making this contribution.
- I am at least eighteen years old.
- I am not a federal contractor.
- I am making this contribution with my own personal credit card and not with a corporate or business credit card or a card issued to another person.
An individual may contribute a maximum of $3,500 per election (the primary and general are separate elections). By submitting your contribution, you agree that the first $3,500 of your contribution is designated for the 2026 primary election, and any additional amount up to $3,500 is designated for the 2026 general election.
Contributions given through this form will be allocation as follows:
Up to the first $3,500 of contributions from a person other than a multicandidate committee and the first $5,000 of contributions from a multicandidate committee will be allocated to Pat Ryan for Congress for the 2026 primary election. Up to the next $3,500 of contributions from a person other than a multicandidate committee and the next $5,000 of contributions from a multicandidate committee will be allocated to Pat Ryan for Congress for the 2026 general election.