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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$2,814,195Total Contributions
$2,212,172Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $788,798.58 | Florida Democratic Party |
| $365,590.63 | State of Florida Matching Funds |
| $12,000.00 | Florida Police Benevolent Association Inc FPBA Law and Order PAC |
| $7,000.00 | Jason Lamoureux |
| $7,000.00 | Service Employees International Union, Florida State Council PC |
| $6,000.00 | Christian Searcy |
| $6,000.00 | Christopher Findlater |
| $6,000.00 | Christopher J Smith PA |
| $6,000.00 | Curry G Pajcic |
| $6,000.00 | Daniel Logan |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $1,148,000.00 | Media Fortitude Partners |
| $223,720.48 | Resonance Campaigns LLC |
| $146,193.35 | Lewis Longman & Walker PA |
| $106,839.40 | Switchboard Messaging |
| $82,500.00 | 76 Words Corp |
| $78,585.00 | Production Management One |
| $64,179.50 | Campaign Accounting & Reporting Services LLP |
| $59,299.28 | Sexton Group Inc |
| $26,073.81 | Meridien Hotel |
| $20,059.50 | Blue Tickets Consulting LLC |
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