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the last officeholder was extremely conscientious about not using public funds for his personal gain
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There are also five other candidates, including some current or former officeholders, vying for the nomination in the 4th District — something serious politicians typically don't dare to do against an incumbent.
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Kaleigh Rogers, ABC News, 10 May 2024
The opinion found that federal candidates and officeholders can fund-raise for the group’s entities without being limited by dollar amounts or sources.
—Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 5 May 2024
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Kaleigh Rogers, ABC News, 10 May 2024
The opinion found that federal candidates and officeholders can fund-raise for the group’s entities without being limited by dollar amounts or sources.
—Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 5 May 2024
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“Officeholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/officeholder. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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officeholder
noun
of·fice·hold·er
-ˌhōl-dər 
: a person holding a public office
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