“I can get refunded for a political contribution?”

Written By Julie Baumeister

“I made a campaign contribution and got it refunded using Minnesota’s PCR program. It was easy, and I was glad to support a candidate I believe in!”

-Kris, a Minnesota voter

Ping! Another email from a candidate’s campaign requesting support.

You want to support them, but you’re trying to be really thoughtful about any spending — especially with everything being so expensive right now.

Thankfully, the State of Minnesota has a program where you can make a contribution to a Minnesota candidate you support AND be budget-conscious. Through the Minnesota’s Political Contribution Refund (PCR) program you can get refunded for the first $75 you donate to a Minnesota political party or a state candidate (Married couples can get refunded for the first $150 if they file a joint application).

Examples of Minnesota offices this would work for are:

  • state legislature (state House or Senate),

  • governor,

  • lieutenant governor,

  • attorney general,

  • secretary of state, and

  • state auditor.


Simply make the contribution, fill out a PCR application form, and the MN Department of Revenue sends you the refund.

You can learn more about this program here: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/political-contribution-refund

Julie Baumeister
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