### Question
How does the law define candidate?


### Answer
Under *2 U.S.C. § 431*, **candidate** is defined as:

> an individual who seeks nomination for election, or election, to Federal office, and for purposes of this paragraph, an individual shall be deemed to seek nomination for election, or election—


(A) if such individual has received contributions aggregating in excess of $5,000 or has made expenditures aggregating in excess of $5,000

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 431*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14-FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGNS > SUBCHAPTER I-DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS**

