§ 400.40 - Calculating the increased limits for Senate elections.

(a) Applicability. This section applies to candidates for election to the office of United States Senator.

(b) Procedure. To calculate the increased limits:

(1) Determine the opposition personal funds amount, as defined in 11 CFR 400.10.

(2) Determine the voting age population (VAP) of the State of the candidate, as defined in 11 CFR 110.18.

(3) Based on the opposition personal funds amount and the VAP, use the following table to determine the increased limits:

If the opposition personal funds amount is more than—But less than or equal to—The increased limit for contributions by individuals is—The amount limitation on coordinated party committee expenditures is—(i)($0.08 × VAP) + $300,000($0.16 × VAP) + $600,0003 × applicable limitThe limitation set forth in 11 CFR 109.32(b).(ii)($0.16 × VAP) + $600,000($0.40 × VAP) + $1,500,0006 × applicable limitThe limitation set forth in 11 CFR 109.32(b).(iii)($0.40 × VAP) + $1,500,0006 × applicable limitThe limitation set forth in 11 CFR 109.32 (b) does not apply subject to the provisions of 11 CFR 400.31(d).