In Ohio, a number of donors have been shelling out money for the 2020 election cycle. However, one donor is leading the pack of the Buckeye State’s top contributors to state-level candidates and political action committees, donating $559,813.89 so far this cycle. Frances “Francie” Pepper is the top political contributor for the 2020 election cycle, …
Political Profile
Ohio Government:
Governor: Mike DeWine (R)
Lieutenant Governor: John Husted (R)
Attorney General: Steve Yost (R)
Secretary of State: Frank LaRose (R)
State Treasurer: Robert Sprague (R)
State Auditor: Keith Faber (R)
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Campaign Finance Snapshot
Top Candidates
| Candidate | Total Donations |
|---|---|
| Richard Michael DeWine | $3,664,598.44 |
| Larry Householder | $2,680,555.52 |
| Matthew Huffman | $1,191,427.22 |
| David Yost | $908,266.15 |
| Sharon Kennedy | $852,284.50 |
| Mark Fraizer | $812,352.22 |
| Terry Johnson | $798,800.91 |
| Frank Larose | $753,973.30 |
| Judith French | $744,851.87 |
| Matthew Dolan | $643,737.55 |
Top PACs
| PAC | Total Donations |
|---|---|
| Republican Senate Campaign Committee (Rscc) | $3,968,234.24 |
| Ohio Democratic Party | $3,781,000.29 |
| Ohio Republican State Central & Executive Committee State Candidate Fund | $3,760,588.43 |
| Ohio Republican State Central and Executive Committee State Account | $2,835,760.11 |
| House Republican Campaign Committee (Hrcc) | $2,309,620.51 |
| Ohioans for Raising the Wage | $2,149,000.15 |
| Ohio Democratic Party State Candidate Fund | $1,847,174.73 |
| Realtors PAC | $1,186,453.39 |
| Ohio House Democratic Caucus (Ohdc) | $1,065,779.43 |
| The Matriots | $1,064,170.62 |
Top Donors
| Donor | Contributions |
|---|---|
| Frances G Pepper | $559,813.89 |
| Karen A Buchwald Wright | $388,292.00 |
| Thomas Rastin | $380,000.00 |
| Cynthia and Wayne M Boich | $344,138.66 |
| Richard H Rosenthal | $310,292.55 |
| Geraldine B Warner | $190,492.00 |
| Gayle and Donald A Oeters | $186,800.00 |
| Janet S and James F Dicke II | $165,250.00 |
| Matthew J Borges | $153,792.35 |
| Brian Colleran | $152,000.00 |
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