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.
Sean Shaw for Florida
$2,624,096Total Contributions
$2,585,627Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $215,000.00 | Donald S Sussman |
| $150,000.00 | Democratic Attorneys General Association |
| $100,000.00 | Barbara A Stiefel Trust |
| $100,000.00 | Gladys G Cofrin |
| $100,000.00 | Merlin Law Group |
| $100,000.00 | Swope Rodante PA |
| $60,000.00 | Grant & Eisenhofer PA |
| $60,000.00 | Yerrid Law Firm |
| $53,000.00 | Daniel Newlin |
| $50,163.41 | Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund Florida |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $2,300,500.00 | Florida Democratic Party |
| $205,190.30 | Sexton Group Inc |
| $25,000.00 | Mandate Media Inc |
| $17,500.00 | 76 Words Corp |
| $14,990.44 | Anedot Inc |
| $6,853.07 | Three Point Media Strategies |
| $6,658.99 | Messer Caparello PA |
| $2,760.09 | Worl Consulting |
| $1,761.82 | Sean Shaw |
| $1,150.00 | Aesir Software Inc |
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In Florida, voters cast ballots every two years in important contests to decide the future of the Sunshine State. With an executive government led by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the state’s top leadership includes several individuals directly elected by Floridians every four years.