Gephardt First to Seek Federal Matching Funds
WASHINGTON — Rep. Richard A. Gephardt (D-Mo.) is the first presidential candidate to apply for federal matching money for his campaign, a Federal Election Commission spokesman said Thursday.
Fred Eiland said the Gephardt for President Committee had submitted the required forms reflecting that he raised at least $5,000 in 20 states from individual contributions of no more than $250.
The forms will be reviewed by the FEC’s audit staff to ensure that all the contributions are valid before the commission certifies Gephardt to receive matching funds.
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