While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign. Fundraising can also indicate party momentum.

In Indiana, state-level candidates have spent $25.9 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Oct. 24, 2022. Democratic candidates have spent $4.7 million and Republican candidates have spent $20.2 million. 

In Indiana, state-level candidates have raised $38.8 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Oct. 14, 2022. Democratic candidates have raised $7.1 million and Republican candidates have raised $28.4 million.