The Timing of Donations in Presidential Campaigns

• In Event: External Actors and Political Campaigns

Brief Overview

We examine the timing of contributions by presidential donors in the 2008, 2012, and 2016 elections, comparing the donation date to campaign events, state presidential primary election outcomes, standing in the polls, and reporting deadlines.

Authors

• Jay Goodliffe, Brigham Young University-Provo

• David Magleby, Brigham Young University-Provo