Restrictions on Foreign Contributions for Ohio Activity. Effective September 1, 2024, Ohio law (ORC 3517.121) prohibits “foreign nationals” from contributing to or spending on Ohio candidates, statewide ballot measures, and electioneering communications (“Ohio Activity”). Organizations, including Ohio REALTORS and its political affiliates (RPAC and ORPAF), cannot knowingly solicit, accept, or use such funds for Ohio Activity. “Foreign nationals” include
non-U.S. citizens and foreign entities.

On August 31, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio issued a preliminary injunction partially blocking the enforcement of ORC) Section 3517.121(A)(2). As such, at this time, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs or green card holders) are not included the definition of “foreign nationals,” and LPRs may now contribute to and participate in Ohio political and ballot issue activities. Significant portions of the law remain in effect, particularly regarding other categories of foreign nationals. Non-U.S. citizens, other foreign nationals, and foreign entities may not contribute to Ohio REALTORS, RPAC, or ORPAF for Ohio Activity and should opt out of related voluntary dues assessments. By contributing, you certify that you are a U.S. citizen or national, or LPR (green card holder), and all underlying sources of your contribution are from U.S. citizens or nationals, or LPRs, or entities organized domestically with a domestic principal place of business.

RPAC Disclaimer Statement. Contributions to RPAC. 26 U.S.C. 162(e) requires that the portion of dues attributable to lobbying and political activities at the Local, State, and Federal levels of government be considered nondeductible for income tax purposes. Contributions are voluntary and are used for political purposes. The RPAC amount indicated is merely a guideline, and you may contribute more or less than the suggested amount. The National Association of REALTORS and its state and local associations will not favor or disadvantage any member because of the amount contributed or a decision not to contribute. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal. 70% of each contribution is used by your State RPAC to support state and local political candidates; 30% is sent to National RPAC to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 52 U.S.C. 30116. Notwithstanding this general allocation formula, the allocation may change, and all or a portion of your contribution may be allocated to other political accounts maintained by Ohio REALTORS if a contribution exceeds limits under the and/or if a contribution falls outside time limits under 52 U.S.C. 30102.