Just a question... Sorry a bit niave here.

[Agschmid]

If someone does drop out of the democratic primary (I don't think anyone should, or will) what happens to their cash on hand?

Thanks.

[Jon Ace]

1. Surplus funds may be used in connection with a future election.

Surplus funds may be used in connection with a future election. Funds may be transferred between authorized committees of the same candidate (for example, from a previous campaign committee to a current campaign committee) without limit as long as the committee making the transfer has no “net debts outstanding.” CFR 110.3(c) and 116.2(c)(2). Alternatively, a candidate may redesignate a former campaign committee as the principal campaign committee of his or her current campaign and use the excess funds of the previous campaign in the current campaign.

Pages 51-57 of the FEC’s Campaign Guide for Congressional Candidates and Committees (http://www.fec.gov/pdf/candgui.pdf) discuss the permissible, personal and prohibited uses of campaign funds. Pages 117-121 discuss winding down activity.

http://www.moneytalksnews.com/what-happens-to-leftover-campaign-cash/

[ScreamingMeemie]

2. It can go to charity. It can go to political parties (but not candidates)

So Hillary or Bernie could donate their leftovers to the Dem party. It can be saved for a future run.
Same $2000 rule applies if money is donated to an actual candidate.

[Agschmid]

4. Thanks.

[metroins]

3. It would be amazing

If they gave it back to their donors.

I think it's wrong to keep collecting donations if there is no realistic chance of winning.

[Agschmid]

5. I never seen that happen, would be cool to see.

But LIFO or FIFO?

[metroins]

6. LIFO.

The candidate had a chance during the FIFO donations.

[Agschmid]

7. Good.