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
$22,000Total Contributions
$21,642Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
---|---|
$5,000.00 | Floridian's United for Our Children's Future |
$5,000.00 | Mark PC |
$3,000.00 | Florida Justice PAC |
$3,000.00 | Protect Our Neighborhoods |
$2,500.00 | Ronald L Book PA |
$2,000.00 | Guidewell Group Inc |
$1,000.00 | Ramba Consulting Group LLC |
$500.00 | Citizens for Community Care PC |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
---|---|
$20,002.25 | Devin Coats |
$1,400.00 | Ramba Law Group LLC |
$239.88 | Network Tallahassee |
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