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.
Dewine for Justice
$2,387,327Total Contributions
$2,114,045Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $190,000.00 | Ohio Democratic Party Supreme Court Fund |
| $19,000.00 | Columbiana County Republican PAC |
| $15,000.00 | Ohio Automobile Dealers Assoc Dealer Investment Group |
| $14,750.00 | Affiliated Construction Trades Ohio Foundation PAC |
| $12,500.00 | Murray Murphy Moul & Basil LLP |
| $10,000.00 | Summit County Republican Central Committee Judicial Committee |
| $9,100.00 | Frances Dewine |
| $8,200.00 | David W Warner |
| $8,200.00 | George A Skestos |
| $8,100.00 | Gayle and Donald A Oeters |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $1,657,555.00 | SRCP Media Inc |
| $210,895.39 | KMB Consulting LLC |
| $74,817.07 | Hometown Strategies |
| $23,702.90 | Suzanne E Marshall |
| $21,756.52 | Peerless Printing Company |
| $16,634.87 | Anedot |
| $15,312.29 | Printpro & Signs |
| $11,800.00 | Bloc Ministries |
| $9,000.00 | Montgomery Johnson |
| $7,565.50 | Columbus Club |
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