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24 Op. O.L.C. 288: Definition of "Candidate" under 18 U.S.C. § 207(j)

November 6, 2000

Individuals who otherwise meet the specifications and limitations of § 207(j)(7)(A) and (B) should be deemed to be communicating on behalf of a "candidate" through the point at which that "candidate" assumes the office to which he has been elected.

https://www.justice.gov/file/19331/download