Council approves higher campaign contribution limits in 3' 2 vote

May 28, 2026

The Newark City Council on May 28 approved an ordinance that raises the city's campaign contribution limit from $500 to $800 and removes the campaign expenditure ceiling. The measure passed on its second reading after a brief debate over whether higher caps will favor large donors.

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The Newark City Council voted 3' 2 on May 28 to adopt an ordinance amending the municipal election campaigns code, increasing the individual contribution limit from $500 to $800 and eliminating a formerly imposed expenditure ceiling.

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