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
$48,000Total Contributions
$84,755Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $25,000.00 | People Over Politics - Florida |
| $16,500.00 | Floridians for Early Education |
| $5,000.00 | Building A Majority PC |
| $1,500.00 | American Investment Holdings LLC |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $27,500.00 | Florida Democratic Party |
| $10,000.00 | Florida Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee |
| $5,500.00 | Florida 2020 |
| $5,000.00 | Miami Dade Democratic Party |
| $4,500.00 | Florida Future |
| $3,585.00 | Messer Caparello PA |
| $2,500.00 | Fdp |
| $2,500.00 | Florida Consumers First |
| $2,500.00 | Florida For Floridians |
| $2,500.00 | Florida Progressives PAC |
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