Answering your questions on the midterms & more
Summary
NPR hosts Tamar Keith, Ashley Lopez, and Mara Liasson answer listener questions about campaign finance, explaining how surplus funds are used or returned. They discuss why primary dates vary by state and why some candidates run as independents in red states to avoid the Democratic brand. The episode concludes with recommendations for key midterm races to watch and a lighthearted look at quirky local elected offices.
Topics discussed
Intro and listener questions about midterms
What happens to leftover campaign donations
Why primaries are held late in the season
Independents running in Democratic races
Key races to watch and weird elected offices
Outro and upcoming virtual event details
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