In state-level elections, the race for governor is the marquee contest on the ballot, setting the tone for the next two to four years in state government. And several upcoming governor’s races are expected to garner more attention — and be more contentious — than usual due to governors’ COVID-related decisions and rumored 2024 presidential aspirations. We’ve looked at the initial fundraising numbers in the 2022 gubernatorial races in the swing states. Even before the deadline for challengers to jump in, the incumbents are actively fundraising, with Abbott and DeSantis leading the pack.
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Florida Committee
$100,500Total Contributions
$101,228Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $28,000.00 | Wellington Lifestyle Partners LLC |
| $25,000.00 | A Bolder Florida |
| $20,000.00 | Alliance of Florida Seniors Political Committee |
| $20,000.00 | Ethics and Honesty in Government |
| $3,000.00 | Resilient Future Florida |
| $2,000.00 | Working Together PC |
| $1,500.00 | Grow Smart Florida |
| $999.64 | Florida's Future First PC |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $25,000.00 | Taxpayers for Public Integrity |
| $15,300.00 | Citizens for Integrity PC |
| $10,000.00 | Saving Our City PC |
| $10,000.00 | Working Together |
| $9,500.00 | Greater Florida Leadership Group PC |
| $8,000.00 | PuppyPC |
| $5,000.00 | America First Florida First |
| $5,000.00 | Wilton Simpson |
| $2,000.00 | Thomas J Leek |
| $1,810.00 | Working Together For Florida PAC |
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