8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates?

United States

United States

Answer
Yes
Source

Paragraph 432(c) (2)The treasurer of a political committee shall keep an account of the name and address of any person who makes any contribution in excess of $50, together with the date and amount of such contribution by any person.

United States Code, Title 2, The Congress. 

Comment

No anonymous contributions in excess of $50 may be accepted by any candidate or candidate’s political committee. 

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