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