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.
Unborn Equity and Voting Integrity
Michigan Committee
$65,861Total Contributions
$65,743Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $10,000.00 | Debra Windemuller |
| $5,000.00 | Matt Pinter |
| $3,000.00 | Brad Windemuller |
| $1,570.00 | Joel Studebaker |
| $1,500.00 | Ryan Kelley |
| $1,000.00 | Bryce Ponstein |
| $1,000.00 | Charles Vandenberg |
| $1,000.00 | Dave Sinnema |
| $1,000.00 | Gasper Randazzo |
| $1,000.00 | Kevin Brenner |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $18,000.00 | Value ad Media |
| $17,015.54 | Lake County Press |
| $6,680.00 | Lamar Advertising Company |
| $6,000.00 | Jean Kordenbrock |
| $4,400.00 | Brighter Michigan PAC (Superpac) |
| $4,000.00 | Voice Broadcasting Corp |
| $3,650.10 | Demarco Design Group |
| $1,865.00 | Classic Press |
| $839.00 | Unite 4 Michigan |
| $798.50 | Houghton Lake Resort |
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