Kander gives away questionable donation

U.S. Senate candidate Jason Kander, D-Mo., has written a $25,000 check to the U.S. Treasury to rid himself of a questionable donation.

The Boston Globe reported the Thornton Law Firm in Massachusetts allegedly reimbursed partners for political donations, a practice that's illegal under federal election law. Kander spokesman Chris Hayden told The Associated Press the firm donated $25,000 to Kander's campaign in May 2015.

Hayden said Kander, who's in a tight race with incumbent Republican Roy Blunt, became aware of the situation Sunday.

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