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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Pennsylvania Committee
$2,500Total Contributions
$26,301Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $12,703.22 | Area 18 Republican Committee |
| $6,000.00 | Jeremy Shaffer |
| $1,500.00 | Chester Co Chamber PAC |
| $1,000.00 | Amber Little Turner |
| $1,000.00 | Greg Mccauley for Congress |
| $1,000.00 | John Lawrence |
| $1,000.00 | Nicholas Deminski |
| $500.00 | Friends of Eric Rowe |
| $500.00 | Nick Fountain |
| $350.00 | Chester Co Rep Com Of |
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