As ELEC opined in 1983, “the expenditure limit provision set forth in N.J.S.A. 19:44A-7, which applies only to gubernatorial candidates participating in partial public funding of their candidacies would incorporate ‘testing the waters’ expenditures.

Source: https://newjerseyglobe.com/donald-scarinci/scarinci-fulops-traction-in-nj-gov-race-creates-uproar-over-elec-advisory-opinion/

DETROIT (AP) — Three people were charged with forgery and other crimes in an investigation of phony petition signatures that spoiled the candidacies of five Republicans who were running for Michigan governor in 2022, prosecutors said Thursday.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/government-news/2023/06/charges-filed-year-after-phony-signatures-roiled-michigan-race-for-governor/

In addition to Altschuler, incumbent at-large Councilman and political newcomer have announced their candidacies for the at-large race, in which all citizens may vote.

Source: https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/08/28/steven-altschuler-announces-candidacy-for-longmont-city-council-at-large-seat/

When my wife and I gave money to the campaigns of Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, we were doing more than aiding their candidacies.

Source: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/04/18/clarence-thomas-scandal-corruption-00092335