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Be a Better Voter, week 3: What you need to know about campaign finance

Every Tuesday until Election Day, the Star Tribune will be providing resources to help you be a better, more informed voter — all in just few minutes each week.

By Matt DeLong

October 16, 2018 at 12:16PM

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Matt DeLong

Audience editor

Matt DeLong is an editor on the Minnesota Star Tribune's audience team. He writes Nuggets, a free, weekly email newsletter about legal cannabis in Minnesota. DeLong also oversees the Minnesota Poll and has written numerous reader-focused guides and FAQ articles on a wide range of topics.