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Activists seek to bar campaign money from covering misconduct legal costs

After Graham Platner ended his Senate bid, the group Reckoning Action began a drive to prevent campaign donations from being used for legal fees tied to alleged sexual misconduct.

Why it matters

It could reshape how political donations are used, preventing funds from shielding candidates accused of misconduct.

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