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.
Invest In Florida
Florida Committee
$78,194Total Contributions
$77,844Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $48,500.00 | Irving Karp |
| $7,500.00 | Nextgen Management LLC |
| $5,000.00 | Allan I Jacob MD PA |
| $5,000.00 | Mcna Health Care Holdings LLC |
| $5,000.00 | Southwest Florida Enterprises Inc |
| $3,000.00 | Mednax Inc Federal PAC |
| $1,843.69 | Janice Spritz |
| $1,000.00 | American Integrity Mga LLC |
| $1,000.00 | Rai Services Company |
| $350.00 | Matthew M Spritz |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $30,000.00 | Florida Jobs PAC |
| $26,517.95 | Election Management Solutions Inc |
| $4,200.00 | Front Line Strategies Inc |
| $3,443.75 | K Ballard Consulting LLC |
| $3,000.00 | Jtke LLC |
| $2,875.56 | Matt Spritz |
| $2,597.00 | Financial Management PAC |
| $1,350.00 | Sarah Sims LLC |
| $1,231.93 | Doster Accounting Services |
| $1,000.00 | Supernova Digital Communications Inc |
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