### Question
How does Federal Campaign Finance define State?


### Answer
Under *52 U.S.C. § 30101*, **State** is defined as:

> a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *52 U.S.C. § 30101*
  - Heading: **Subtitle III-Federal Campaign Finance > CHAPTER 301-FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGNS > SUBCHAPTER I-DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS**

