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The top fundraisers in the Texas House

By Kalyn Stralow
In State
March 7, 2023 at 6:29 PM

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign. Fundraising can also indicate party momentum.

This article lists top fundraisers in the Texas House of Representatives, overall and by party. It is based on campaign finance reports that officeholders in and candidates for the House submitted to the Texas Ethics Commission. It includes activity between July 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2022.

Top fundraisers in the Texas House of Representatives by party

The top fundraisers in Texas House of Representatives elections are shown below. Individuals are presented with the office that they were on the ballot for in 2022, if applicable.

In the Democratic Party, the top fundraisers in the most recent semiannual reporting period were:

  • Mihaela Plesa (District 70) – $510,818
  • Terry Canales (District 40) – $403,085
  • Frank Ramirez (District 118) – $389,303
  • Abel Herrero (District 34) – $365,262
  • Salman Bhojani (District 92) – $350,883

In the Republican Party, the top fundraisers in the most recent semiannual reporting period were:

  • Dade Phelan (District 21) – $4,583,997
  • Jamee Jolly (District 70) – $1,864,279
  • John Lujan (District 118) – $1,779,180
  • Morgan Meyer (District 108) – $1,307,386
  • Janie Lopez (District 37) – $1,251,157

Fundraising totals

Overall, Democratic officeholders and candidates raised $11.7 million in this period. Republican officeholders and candidates raised $31.8 million. Combined, all House fundraisers in the July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022, filing period raised $43.5 million.

The five largest Democratic fundraisers were responsible for 17 percent of all Democratic House fundraising. The five largest Republican fundraisers were responsible for 34 percent of all Republican House fundraising.

The table below provides additional data from the campaign finance reports from the top 10 fundraisers during this period.

TOP 10 FUNDRAISERS – TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022)
Name Party Affiliation Raised Spent
Dade Phelan Republican Party $4,583,997 $3,619,277
Jamee Jolly Republican Party $1,864,279 $357,052
John Lujan Republican Party $1,779,180 $510,630
Morgan Meyer Republican Party $1,307,386 $672,280
Janie Lopez Republican Party $1,251,157 $211,004
Angie Chen Button Republican Party $892,330 $706,901
Katherine Parker Republican Party $830,895 $100,315
Steve Allison Republican Party $804,703 $388,099
Caroline Harris Republican Party $772,141 $365,811
David Glasheen Republican Party $700,700 $719,833

Campaign finance reporting periods

The data above are based on campaign finance reports that candidate committees submitted to the Texas Ethics Commission. Candidate committees represent individuals who have run for state or local office at any point, including past and present officeholders. This article does not include non-candidate committees. Transparency USA publishes campaign finance data following major reporting deadlines.

This article is a joint publication from Ballotpedia and Transparency USA, who are working together to provide campaign finance information for state-level elections. Learn more about our work here.



The top fundraisers in the Florida House

By Kalyn Stralow
In State
March 7, 2023 at 2:56 PM

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign. Fundraising can also indicate party momentum.

This article lists top fundraisers in the Florida House of Representatives, overall and by party. It is based on campaign finance reports that officeholders in and candidates for the House submitted to the Florida Department of State. It includes activity between July 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2022.

Top fundraisers in the Florida House of Representatives by party

The top fundraisers in Florida House of Representatives elections are shown below. Individuals are presented with the office that they were on the ballot for in 2022, if applicable.

In the Democratic Party, the top fundraisers in the most recent semiannual reporting period were:

  • Carlos Guillermo Smith (District 37) – $298,770
  • Joy Goff-Marcil (District 30) – $260,246
  • Sarah Henry (District 38) – $254,056
  • Hillary Cassel (District 101) – $219,539
  • Andy Thomson (District 91) – $205,933

In the Republican Party, the top fundraisers in the most recent semiannual reporting period were:

  • Carolina Amesty (District 45) – $498,476
  • Nick DiCeglie (District 66) – $484,415
  • David Smith (District 38) – $473,982
  • Chip LaMarca (District 100) – $424,576
  • Randy Fine (District 33) – $356,942

Fundraising totals

Overall, Democratic officeholders and candidates raised $5.3 million in this period. Republican officeholders and candidates raised $12.8 million. Combined, all House fundraisers in the July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022, filing period raised $18.0 million.

The five largest Democratic fundraisers were responsible for 24 percent of all Democratic House fundraising. The five largest Republican fundraisers were responsible for 18 percent of all Republican House fundraising.

The table below provides additional data from the campaign finance reports from the top 10 fundraisers during this period.

TOP 10 FUNDRAISERS – FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022)
Name Party Affiliation Raised Spent
Carolina Amesty Republican Party $498,476 $549,011
Nick DiCeglie Republican Party $484,415 $291,606
David Smith Republican Party $473,982 $541,509
Chip LaMarca Republican Party $424,576 $274,037
Randy Fine Republican Party $356,942 $94,371
Karen Gonzalez Pittman Republican Party $334,954 $302,965
Demi Busatta Cabrera Republican Party $326,205 $281,372
Jim Mooney Republican Party $305,086 $278,711
Vicki Lopez Republican Party $304,061 $270,137
Carlos Guillermo Smith Democratic Party $298,770 $263,505

Campaign finance reporting periods

The data above are based on campaign finance reports that candidate committees submitted to the Florida Department of State. Candidate committees represent individuals who have run for state or local office at any point, including past and present officeholders. This article does not include non-candidate committees. Transparency USA publishes campaign finance data following major reporting deadlines.

This article is a joint publication from Ballotpedia and Transparency USA, who are working together to provide campaign finance information for state-level elections. Learn more about our work here.



The top fundraisers in the Florida State Senate

By Kalyn Stralow
In State
March 7, 2023 at 2:56 PM

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign. Fundraising can also indicate party momentum.

This article lists top fundraisers in the Florida State Senate, overall and by party. It is based on campaign finance reports that officeholders in and candidates for the State Senate submitted to the Florida Department of State. It includes activity between July 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2022.

Top fundraisers in the Florida State Senate by party

The top fundraisers in Florida State Senate elections are shown below. Individuals are presented with the office that they were on the ballot for in 2022, if applicable.

In the Democratic Party, the top fundraisers in the most recent semiannual reporting period were:

  • Loranne Ausley (District 3) – $394,193
  • Janet Cruz (District 14) – $387,547
  • Janelle Perez (District 38) – $315,883
  • Eunic Ortiz (District 18) – $213,722
  • Lori Berman (District 26) – $169,380

In the Republican Party, the top fundraisers in the most recent semiannual reporting period were:

  • Corey Simon (District 3) – $921,391
  • Jay Collins (District 14) – $839,029
  • Jason Brodeur (District 10) – $569,222
  • Alexis Calatayud (District 38) – $566,551
  • Ben Albritton (District 27) – $498,526

Fundraising totals

Overall, Democratic officeholders and candidates raised $2.6 million in this period. Republican officeholders and candidates raised $7.5 million. Combined, all State Senate fundraisers in the July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022, filing period raised $10.1 million.

The five largest Democratic fundraisers were responsible for 57 percent of all Democratic State Senate fundraising. The five largest Republican fundraisers were responsible for 45 percent of all Republican State Senate fundraising.

The table below provides additional data from the campaign finance reports from the top 10 fundraisers during this period.

TOP 10 FUNDRAISERS – FLORIDA STATE SENATE (July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022)
Name Party Affiliation Raised Spent
Corey Simon Republican Party $921,391 $511,702
Jay Collins Republican Party $839,029 $296,085
Jason Brodeur Republican Party $569,222 $196,793
Alexis Calatayud Republican Party $566,551 $321,270
Ben Albritton Republican Party $498,526 $154,992
Nick DiCeglie Republican Party $484,415 $291,606
Ileana Garcia Republican Party $452,840 $192,759
Loranne Ausley Democratic Party $394,193 $550,969
Janet Cruz Democratic Party $387,547 $342,598
Blaise Ingoglia Republican Party $367,632 $228,542

Campaign finance reporting periods

The data above are based on campaign finance reports that candidate committees submitted to the Florida Department of State. Candidate committees represent individuals who have run for state or local office at any point, including past and present officeholders. This article does not include non-candidate committees. Transparency USA publishes campaign finance data following major reporting deadlines.

This article is a joint publication from Ballotpedia and Transparency USA, who are working together to provide campaign finance information for state-level elections. Learn more about our work here.



These 10 Texas contributors gave over $47.9 million

By Kalyn Stralow
In State
March 6, 2023 at 7:06 PM

In Texas politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $956.4 million in total contributions between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2022. The 10 largest contributors gave more than $47.9 million, or 5 percent of all contributions.

These are the top 10 individual contributors to Texas state-level candidates and committees in the 2022 election cycle, according to campaign finance reports submitted to the Texas Ethics Commission:

Top 10 Texas Contributors (1/1/2021 – 12/31/2022)

Rank Contributor Name Total Contributions
1 Timothy M and Terri Dunn $8,024,704
2 Janet L Duncan $6,688,693
3 Richard Weekley $5,723,511
4 S Javaid Anwar $5,499,500
5 H Ross Perot Jr $4,072,893
6 Michael & Mary Porter $3,836,239
7 Kenny A and Lisa Troutt $3,699,401
8 John L and Barbara Nau III $3,479,355
9 Farris & JoAnn Wilks $3,455,000
10 George Soros $3,442,574

The list of Texas contributors in this time period includes more than 11,309 individuals identified by name in the Texas Ethics Commission’s public records.

The data above are based on campaign finance reports that active Texas committees submitted to the Texas Ethics Commission. Political expenditures that are not controlled by candidates or their campaigns, known as satellite spending, are not included in candidate totals. Federal committees are not required to report to state agencies. Transparency USA publishes campaign finance data following major reporting deadlines.

This article is a joint publication from Ballotpedia and Transparency USA, who are working together to provide campaign finance information for state-level elections. Learn more about our work here.



The top fundraisers among Texas statewide elected offices

By Kalyn Stralow
In State
March 6, 2023 at 6:29 PM

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign. Fundraising can also indicate party momentum.

This article lists top fundraisers among Texas statewide officeholders and candidates, overall and by party. It is based on campaign finance reports that officeholders in and candidates for statewide elected offices submitted to the Texas Ethics Commission. It includes activity between July 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2022.

Statewide political positions are typically offices in the executive and judicial branches of government rather than the legislative, and they most often represent all citizens in the state, rather than those in a particular district.

Top Texas statewide fundraisers by party

The top fundraisers among Texas statewide officeholders and candidates are shown below. Individuals are presented with the office that they were on the ballot for in 2022, if applicable. If no office is indicated, the person was an incumbent and was not on the ballot in 2022.

In the Democratic Party, the top fundraisers in the most recent semiannual reporting period were:

  • Beto O’Rourke (Governor) – $40,324,618
  • Rochelle Garza (Attorney General) – $2,847,064
  • Mike Collier (Lieutenant Governor) – $2,269,459
  • Jay Kleberg (Land Commissioner) – $1,563,061
  • Luke Warford (Railroad Commission) – $640,836

In the Republican Party, the top fundraisers in the most recent semiannual reporting period were:

  • Greg Abbott (Governor) – $42,192,495
  • Dan Patrick (Lieutenant Governor) – $7,512,023
  • Ken Paxton (Attorney General) – $5,151,363
  • Dawn Buckingham (Land Commissioner) – $1,468,308
  • Glenn Hegar (Comptroller of Public Accounts) – $1,186,738

Fundraising totals

Overall, Democratic officeholders and candidates raised $48.0 million in this period. Republican officeholders and candidates raised $59.3 million. Combined, all statewide officeholders and candidates in the July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022, filing period raised $107.4 million.

The five largest Democratic fundraisers were responsible for 99 percent of all Democratic statewide officeholder and candidate fundraising. The five largest Republican fundraisers were responsible for 97 percent of all Republican statewide officeholder and candidate fundraising.

The table below provides additional data from the campaign finance reports from the top 10 fundraisers during this period.

TOP 10 FUNDRAISERS – Texas STATEWIDE OFFICEHOLDERS AND CANDIDATES (July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022)
Name Party Affiliation Office Sought Raised Spent
Governor Greg Abbott Republican Party Governor $42,192,495 $78,472,094
Beto O’Rourke Democratic Party Governor $40,324,618 $66,894,757
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick Republican Party Lieutenant Governor $7,512,023 $19,773,405
Attorney General Ken Paxton Republican Party Attorney General $5,151,363 $7,514,712
Rochelle Garza Democratic Party Attorney General $2,847,064 $3,095,763
Mike Collier Democratic Party Lieutenant Governor $2,269,459 $2,878,121
Jay Kleberg Democratic Party Land Commissioner $1,563,061 $1,996,163
Natural Resources Commissioner Dawn Buckingham Republican Party Land Commissioner $1,468,308 $1,020,221
Controller Glenn Hegar Republican Party Comptroller of Public Accounts $1,186,738 $2,438,733
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick Republican Party Not on the 2022 ballot $926,235 $394,404

Campaign finance reporting periods

The data above are based on campaign finance reports that candidate committees submitted to the Texas Ethics Commission. Candidate committees represent individuals who have run for state or local office at any point, including past and present officeholders. This article does not include non-candidate committees. Transparency USA publishes campaign finance data following major reporting deadlines.

This article is a joint publication from Ballotpedia and Transparency USA, who are working together to provide campaign finance information for state-level elections. Learn more about our work here.



These 10 Wisconsin contributors gave over $24.1 million

By Kalyn Stralow
In State
March 6, 2023 at 5:18 PM

In Wisconsin politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $246.6 million in total contributions between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2022. The 10 largest contributors gave more than $24.1 million, or 10 percent of all contributions.

These are the top 10 individual contributors to Wisconsin state-level candidates and committees in the 2022 election cycle, according to campaign finance reports submitted to the Wisconsin Ethics Commission:

Top 10 Wisconsin Contributors (1/1/2021 – 12/31/2022)

Rank Contributor Name Total Contributions
1 Richard Uihlein $5,625,000
2 Karla T Jurvetson $4,157,020
3 Elizabeth Uihlein $3,882,550
4 Reid Hoffman $2,400,000
5 Diane M Hendricks $1,917,400
6 George Soros $1,755,000
7 Sage Weil $1,604,350
8 Elise Lawson $1,000,600
9 Patrick D Michels $1,000,000
10 Lynde B Uihlein $743,281

The list of Wisconsin contributors in this time period includes more than 1,278 individuals identified by name in the Wisconsin Ethics Commission’s public records.

The data above are based on campaign finance reports that active Wisconsin committees submitted to the Wisconsin Ethics Commission. Political expenditures that are not controlled by candidates or their campaigns, known as satellite spending, are not included in candidate totals. Federal committees are not required to report to state agencies. Transparency USA publishes campaign finance data following major reporting deadlines.

This article is a joint publication from Ballotpedia and Transparency USA, who are working together to provide campaign finance information for state-level elections. Learn more about our work here.



The top fundraisers among Wisconsin statewide elected offices

By Kalyn Stralow
In State
March 6, 2023 at 2:56 PM

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign. Fundraising can also indicate party momentum.

This article lists top fundraisers among Wisconsin statewide officeholders and candidates, overall and by party. It is based on campaign finance reports that officeholders in and candidates for statewide elected offices submitted to the Wisconsin Ethics Commission. It includes activity between July 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2022.

Statewide political positions are typically offices in the executive and judicial branches of government rather than the legislative, and they most often represent all citizens in the state, rather than those in a particular district.

Top Wisconsin statewide fundraisers by party

The top fundraisers among Wisconsin statewide officeholders and candidates are shown below. Individuals are presented with the office that they were on the ballot for in 2022, if applicable. If no office is indicated, the person was an incumbent and was not on the ballot in 2022.

In the Democratic Party, the top fundraisers in the most recent semiannual reporting period were:

  • Tony Evers (Governor) – $20,644,554
  • Josh Kaul (Attorney General) – $2,660,363
  • Sara Rodriguez (Lieutenant Governor) – $1,111,475
  • Douglas J. La Follette (Secretary of State) – $206,024
  • Peng Her (Lieutenant Governor) – $181,290

In the Republican Party, the top fundraisers in the most recent semiannual reporting period were:

  • Tim Michels (Governor) – $26,786,885
  • Rebecca Kleefisch (Governor) – $955,555
  • Eric Toney (Attorney General) – $855,570
  • Roger Roth (Lieutenant Governor) – $433,274
  • Amy Loudenbeck (Secretary of State) – $262,511

Fundraising totals

Overall, Democratic officeholders and candidates raised $25.0 million in this period. Republican officeholders and candidates raised $29.8 million. Combined, all statewide officeholders and candidates in the July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022, filing period raised $54.8 million.

The five largest Democratic fundraisers were responsible for 99 percent of all Democratic statewide officeholder and candidate fundraising. The five largest Republican fundraisers were responsible for 98 percent of all Republican statewide officeholder and candidate fundraising.

The table below provides additional data from the campaign finance reports from the top 10 fundraisers during this period.

TOP 10 FUNDRAISERS – Wisconsin STATEWIDE OFFICEHOLDERS AND CANDIDATES (July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022)
Name Party Affiliation Office Sought Raised Spent
Tim Michels Republican Party Governor $26,786,885 $20,176,058
Governor Tony Evers Democratic Party Governor $20,644,554 $28,048,057
Attorney General Josh Kaul Democratic Party Attorney General $2,660,363 $4,438,790
Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez Democratic Party Lieutenant Governor $1,111,475 $1,221,071
Rebecca Kleefisch Republican Party Governor $955,555 $3,712,353
Eric Toney Republican Party Attorney General $855,570 $906,068
Roger Roth Republican Party Lieutenant Governor $433,274 $841,348
Amy Loudenbeck Republican Party Secretary of State $262,511 $419,587
Secretary of State Douglas J. La Follette Democratic Party Secretary of State $206,024 $226,447
Peng Her Democratic Party Lieutenant Governor $181,290 $126,293

Campaign finance reporting periods

The data above are based on campaign finance reports that candidate committees submitted to the Wisconsin Ethics Commission. Candidate committees represent individuals who have run for state or local office at any point, including past and present officeholders. This article does not include non-candidate committees. Transparency USA publishes campaign finance data following major reporting deadlines.

This article is a joint publication from Ballotpedia and Transparency USA, who are working together to provide campaign finance information for state-level elections. Learn more about our work here.



These 10 Pennsylvania contributors gave over $45.7 million

By Kalyn Stralow
In State
March 5, 2023 at 5:18 PM

In Pennsylvania politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $1.2 billion in total contributions between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2022. The 10 largest contributors gave more than $45.7 million, or 4 percent of all contributions.

These are the top 10 individual contributors to Pennsylvania state-level candidates and committees in the 2022 election cycle, according to campaign finance reports submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of State:

Top 10 Pennsylvania Contributors (1/1/2021 – 12/31/2022)

Rank Contributor Name Total Contributions
1 Jeffrey Yass $22,020,000
2 Debra Ann and David J White $5,179,733
3 Dick Uihlien $4,250,000
4 Jennifer Duda $3,000,000
5 Jay Pritzker $2,365,000
6 Barry Munger and Sarah O’Neill $1,997,500
7 Dustin Moskovitz $1,900,000
8 Deborah Simon $1,863,000
9 Karla T Jurvetson $1,638,238
10 State Action Victory Fund $1,500,000

The list of Pennsylvania contributors in this time period includes more than 6,665 individuals identified by name in the Pennsylvania Department of State’s public records.

The data above are based on campaign finance reports that active Pennsylvania committees submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of State. Political expenditures that are not controlled by candidates or their campaigns, known as satellite spending, are not included in candidate totals. Federal committees are not required to report to state agencies. Transparency USA publishes campaign finance data following major reporting deadlines.

This article is a joint publication from Ballotpedia and Transparency USA, who are working together to provide campaign finance information for state-level elections. Learn more about our work here.



These 10 Minnesota contributors gave over $12.5 million

By Kalyn Stralow
In State
March 5, 2023 at 5:18 PM

In Minnesota politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $229.1 million in total contributions between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2022. The 10 largest contributors gave more than $12.5 million, or 5 percent of all contributions.

These are the top 10 individual contributors to Minnesota state-level candidates and committees in the 2022 election cycle, according to campaign finance reports submitted to the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board:

Top 10 Minnesota Contributors (1/1/2021 – 12/31/2022)

Rank Contributor Name Total Contributions
1 Alida R Messinger $2,973,500
2 J B Pritzker $2,254,000
3 Edward W Snowdon Jr $1,050,000
4 Stephen J Cloobeck $1,045,000
5 Gideon Friedman $1,000,000
6 Wendy Munger $1,000,000
7 Vance K Opperman $883,500
8 Joan and Robert P Cummins $777,500
9 Merle Chambers $755,500
10 Lisa Primus $750,000

The list of Minnesota contributors in this time period includes more than 643 individuals identified by name in the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board’s public records.

The data above are based on campaign finance reports that active Minnesota committees submitted to the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. Political expenditures that are not controlled by candidates or their campaigns, known as satellite spending, are not included in candidate totals. Federal committees are not required to report to state agencies. Transparency USA publishes campaign finance data following major reporting deadlines.

This article is a joint publication from Ballotpedia and Transparency USA, who are working together to provide campaign finance information for state-level elections. Learn more about our work here.



The top fundraisers among Minnesota statewide elected offices

By Kalyn Stralow
In State
March 5, 2023 at 2:56 PM

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign. Fundraising can also indicate party momentum.

This article lists top fundraisers among Minnesota statewide officeholders and candidates, overall and by party. It is based on campaign finance reports that officeholders in and candidates for statewide elected offices submitted to the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. It includes activity between July 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2022.

Statewide political positions are typically offices in the executive and judicial branches of government rather than the legislative, and they most often represent all citizens in the state, rather than those in a particular district.

Top Minnesota statewide fundraisers by party

The top fundraisers among Minnesota statewide officeholders and candidates are shown below. Individuals are presented with the office that they were on the ballot for in 2022, if applicable. If no office is indicated, the person was an incumbent and was not on the ballot in 2022.

In the Democratic Party, the top fundraisers in the most recent semiannual reporting period were:

  • Tim Walz (Governor) – $2,628,236
  • Keith Ellison (Attorney General) – $731,724
  • Steve Simon (Secretary of State) – $547,110
  • Julie Blaha (State Auditor) – $105,796

In the Republican Party, the top fundraisers in the most recent semiannual reporting period were:

  • Scott Jensen (Governor) – $2,259,762
  • Jim Schultz (Attorney General) – $807,330
  • Ryan Wilson (State Auditor) – $336,637
  • Kim Crockett (Secretary of State) – $167,627
  • Doug Wardlow (Attorney General) – $28,693

Fundraising totals

Overall, Democratic officeholders and candidates raised $4.0 million in this period. Republican officeholders and candidates raised $3.6 million. Combined, all statewide officeholders and candidates in the July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022, filing period raised $7.6 million.

These were the only Democratic statewide executive fundraisers during this reporting period. These were the only Republican statewide executive fundraisers during this reporting period.

The table below provides additional data from the campaign finance reports from the top 10 fundraisers during this period.

TOP 10 FUNDRAISERS – Minnesota STATEWIDE OFFICEHOLDERS AND CANDIDATES (July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022)
Name Party Affiliation Office Sought Raised Spent
Governor Tim Walz Democratic Party Governor $2,628,236 $8,608,343
Scott Jensen Republican Party Governor $2,259,762 $4,586,600
Jim Schultz Republican Party Attorney General $807,330 $1,111,385
Attorney General Keith Ellison Democratic Party Attorney General $731,724 $1,780,988
Secretary of State Steve Simon Democratic Party Secretary of State $547,110 $1,566,230
Ryan Wilson Republican Party State Auditor $336,637 $464,867
Kim Crockett Republican Party Secretary of State $167,627 $339,011
Auditor Julie Blaha Democratic Party State Auditor $105,796 $233,435
Doug Wardlow Republican Party Attorney General $28,693 $77,752
Hugh McTavish Independence-Alliance Party of Minnesota Governor $11,750 $245,162

Campaign finance reporting periods

The data above are based on campaign finance reports that candidate committees submitted to the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. Candidate committees represent individuals who have run for state or local office at any point, including past and present officeholders. This article does not include non-candidate committees. Transparency USA publishes campaign finance data following major reporting deadlines.

This article is a joint publication from Ballotpedia and Transparency USA, who are working together to provide campaign finance information for state-level elections. Learn more about our work here.