11 C.F.R. § 400.3 Opposing candidate.
Title 11 - Federal Elections
(a) For purposes of a primary election, opposing candidate means another candidate seeking the nomination of the same political party for election to the office of Senator, or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, that the candidate is seeking. A candidate in a primary election may have more than one opposing candidate. (b) For purposes of a general election, opposing candidate means another candidate seeking election to the same office of Senator, or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, that the candidate is seeking. A candidate in a general election may have more than one opposing candidate.
Title 11: Federal Elections
PART 400—INCREASED LIMITS FOR CANDIDATES OPPOSING SELF-FINANCED CANDIDATES
Subpart A—Scope and Definitions
§ 400.3 Opposing candidate.
