; and (B) ending on the date that is 30 days before— (i) the date of the primary election; or (ii) in the case of a State that does not hold a primary election, the date prescribed by State law as the last day to qualify for a position on the general election ballot. (4) Fair Elections start date The term Fair Elections start date means, with respect to any candidate, the date that is 180 days before— (A) the date of the primary election; or (B) in the case of a State that does not hold a primary election, the date prescribed by State law as the last day to qualify for a position on the general election ballot. (5) Fund The term Fund means the Fair Elections Fund established by section 502. (6) Immediate family The term immediate family means, with respect to any candidate— (A) the candidate’s spouse; (B) a child, stepchild, parent, grandparent, brother, half-brother, sister, or half-sister of the candidate or the candidate’s spouse; and (C) the spouse of any person described in subparagraph (B). (7) Matching contribution The term matching contribution means a matching payment provided to a participating candidate for qualified small dollar contributions, as provided under section 523. (8) Nonparticipating candidate The term nonparticipating candidate means a candidate for Senator who is not a participating candidate. (9) Participating candidate The term participating candidate means a candidate for Senator who is certified under section 515 as being eligible to receive an allocation from the Fund. (10) Qualifying contribution The term qualifying contribution means, with respect to a candidate, a contribution that— (A) is in an amount that is— (i) not less than the greater of $5 or the amount determined by the Commission under section 531; and (ii) not more than the greater of $150 or the amount determined by the Commission under section 531; (B) is made by an individual— (i) who is a resident of the State in which such candidate is seeking election