What Happens to Campaign Funds if Biden-Harris Ticket Changes?

Vice President Kamala Harris has been a strong supporter of President Joe Biden, especially following his recent debate performance. However, with speculation swirling about the future of the Biden-Harris campaign, questions have arisen about what would happen to the significant amount of campaign funds they have amassed.

According to recent filings, the campaign has $91 million cash on hand, with a total of $240 million available when combined with allied Democratic organizations. If Biden were to drop out of the race, Harris could potentially take over the campaign funds for her own presidential effort. However, donors would not automatically be entitled to refunds if they were displeased with the switch.

If neither Biden nor Harris becomes the nominee, the campaign would have to give back the funds, with any donations designated for the primary staying with the campaign. The remaining funds could potentially be transferred to a super PAC or the party itself, but there are limitations on how the money could be used.

Alternatively, the funds could be transferred to Democratic committees supporting House and Senate candidates, or used to support causes and issues aligned with the candidates’ views. Ultimately, the fate of the campaign funds remains uncertain, but they could potentially have a significant impact on future political endeavors.