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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Florida Committee
$102,106Total Contributions
$109,726Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $25,000.00 | Miamians for Sensible Government |
| $15,000.00 | Residents for Safe Neighborhoods |
| $14,000.00 | New Leadership for Florida |
| $10,000.00 | Engaged Florida |
| $10,000.00 | Grow Smart Florida |
| $10,000.00 | Miami-Dade Safe and Secure PC |
| $8,000.00 | Citizens For Ethics In Government |
| $5,000.00 | Our Voice Our Future PC |
| $2,700.00 | New Future Leaders Florida |
| $2,031.46 | Joseph Abruzzo for Palm Beach County |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $39,600.00 | Saving Our City PC |
| $11,000.00 | Working Together For Florida PAC |
| $10,500.00 | Miami Beach First PC |
| $10,000.00 | Leaders Born for Democracy |
| $9,600.00 | Duval Forward |
| $9,450.00 | Restore St Pete Beach |
| $6,660.00 | Natalie Kato PA |
| $5,000.00 | Citizens for Integrity PC |
| $3,500.00 | National Campaign Branding Company |
| $2,000.00 | Working Together PC |
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