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In California politics, nearly 100 committees are sitting on $35 million in unused campaign cash, with some money untouched for years.

California politicians stash millions in campaign cash

Nearly 100 committees are sitting on $35 million in leftover campaign funds. Candidates could give the cash to charity or return it to their donors, but many hold on to

Some politicians carry the same leftover contributions through election cycle after cycle, transferring the money to new committees but never running.

Nearly 100 committees are sitting on $35 million in leftover campaign funds. Candidates could give the cash to charity or return it to their donors, but many hold on to the money to retain political influence or to possibly run again.

Nearly 100 committees are sitting on $35 million in leftover campaign funds. Candidates could give the cash to charity or return it to their donors, but many hold on to the money to retain political influence or to possibly run again.

Former Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia is one of few political candidates in California who have opted to refund unused contributions, in addition to paying political consultants and donating to other candidates.

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