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When presidential campaigns end, what happens to the leftover money?

  • Written by Richard Briffault, Joseph P. Chamberlain Professor of Legislation, Columbia University
Andrew Yang ended his campaign after the New Hampshire primary. AP Photo/Matt Rourke

Andrew Yang and Michael Bennet have ended their campaigns for president.

What happens to the money they have raised, but not yet spent?

The amounts could be substantial. Financial reports submitted to the Federal Election Commission indicate that as of Dec. 31, 2019,...

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