In-Kind Contributions. A gubernatorial ticket candidate committee may receive an in-kind contribution from any individual. The in-kind contribution counts towards the individual’s private contribution limit pursuant to Election Law Article, §15-102(h), Annotated Code of Maryland. An in-kind contribution: May not be considered an eligible private contribution; and Is not subject to matching dollars from the Fund. Candidate Contributions. A contribution or loan by the candidate or the spouse of the candidate who is part of a gubernatorial ticket is not subject to matching dollars from the Fund.