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Ron DeSantis has raised more than $100 million for his reelection bid. Could he use that money in a presidential race?

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By Steve Contorno, CNN Few people noticed when the Federal Election Commission deadlocked last month over whether US Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida in 2020 had broken a law intended to keep money raised for a state campaign out of federal elections.

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  1. Local News 8

    Ron DeSantis has raised more than $100 million for his reelection bid. Could he use that money in a presidential race? (opens Local News 8)

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    By Steve Contorno, CNN Few people noticed when the Federal Election Commission deadlocked last month over whether US Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida in 2020 had broken a law intended to keep money raised for a state campaign out of federal elections.

  2. CBS News

    Could Gov. DeSantis use $100M reelection money in presidential race? (opens CBS News)

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    At the end of May, DeSantis was sitting on $111 million.

  3. Forbes

    DeSantis Raises Over $100 Million For Reelection—Will It Fund A 2024 Presidential Bid? (opens Forbes)

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    A source close to the Florida Governor told CNN the money could be used in a presidential campaign.

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