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The top fundraisers in the North Carolina State Senate

By Kalyn Stralow
In State
March 9, 2023 at 5:24 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE). It includes activity between July 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2022.

Top fundraisers in the North Carolina State Senate by party

The top fundraisers in North Carolina 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:

  • Mary Wills Bode (District 18) – $2,362,607
  • Sydney Batch (District 17) – $2,057,239
  • Marcia Morgan (District 7) – $1,905,582
  • Val Applewhite (District 19) – $1,645,884
  • Rachel Hunt (District 42) – $705,097

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

  • Michael Lee (District 7) – $1,506,085
  • Mark Cavaliero (District 17) – $1,413,971
  • E.C. Sykes (District 18) – $1,280,085
  • Phil Berger (District 26) – $1,215,512
  • Tom McInnis (District 21) – $1,067,211

Fundraising totals

Overall, Democratic officeholders and candidates raised $11.3 million in this period. Republican officeholders and candidates raised $14.1 million. Combined, all State Senate fundraisers in the July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022, filing period raised $25.4 million.

The five largest Democratic fundraisers were responsible for 77 percent of all Democratic State Senate fundraising. The five largest Republican fundraisers were responsible for 46 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 – NORTH CAROLINA STATE SENATE (July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022)
Name Party Affiliation Raised Spent
Mary Wills Bode Democratic Party $2,362,607 $2,250,268
Sydney Batch Democratic Party $2,057,239 $1,998,843
Marcia Morgan Democratic Party $1,905,582 $1,604,232
Val Applewhite Democratic Party $1,645,884 $1,370,539
Michael Lee Republican Party $1,506,085 $1,246,524
Mark Cavaliero Republican Party $1,413,971 $1,152,900
E.C. Sykes Republican Party $1,280,085 $1,108,233
Phil Berger Republican Party $1,215,512 $1,930,492
Tom McInnis Republican Party $1,067,211 $923,414
Robert Hanig Republican Party $933,731 $615,405

Campaign finance reporting periods

The data above are based on campaign finance reports that candidate committees submitted to the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE). 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 North Carolina House

By Kalyn Stralow
In State
March 9, 2023 at 5:24 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE). It includes activity between July 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2022.

Top fundraisers in the North Carolina House of Representatives by party

The top fundraisers in North Carolina 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:

  • Diamond Staton-Williams (District 73) – $1,279,689
  • Terence Everitt (District 35) – $950,379
  • Laura Budd (District 103) – $812,260
  • Robert Reives (District 54) – $676,032
  • Brian Farkas (District 9) – $641,657

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

  • Timothy K. Moore (District 111) – $1,366,222
  • William Brawley (District 103) – $739,964
  • Timothy Reeder (District 9) – $658,386
  • Brian Echevarria (District 73) – $630,145
  • Stephen M. Ross (District 63) – $584,472

Fundraising totals

Overall, Democratic officeholders and candidates raised $9.4 million in this period. Republican officeholders and candidates raised $12.0 million. Combined, all House fundraisers in the July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022, filing period raised $21.4 million.

The five largest Democratic fundraisers were responsible for 46 percent of all Democratic House fundraising. The five largest Republican fundraisers were responsible for 33 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 – NORTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022)
Name Party Affiliation Raised Spent
Timothy K. Moore Republican Party $1,366,222 $2,094,162
Diamond Staton-Williams Democratic Party $1,279,689 $1,089,195
Terence Everitt Democratic Party $950,379 $775,298
Laura Budd Democratic Party $812,260 $707,222
William Brawley Republican Party $739,964 $718,483
Robert Reives Democratic Party $676,032 $550,841
Timothy Reeder Republican Party $658,386 $628,645
Brian Farkas Democratic Party $641,657 $524,755
Brian Echevarria Republican Party $630,145 $613,977
Ricky Hurtado Democratic Party $628,858 $524,569

Campaign finance reporting periods

The data above are based on campaign finance reports that candidate committees submitted to the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE). 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 among North Carolina statewide elected offices

By Kalyn Stralow
In State
March 9, 2023 at 5:24 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE). 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 North Carolina statewide fundraisers by party

The top fundraisers among North Carolina 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:

  • Roy Cooper – $3,913,728
  • Josh Stein – $953,252

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

  • Mark Robinson – $708,724
  • Dale Folwell – $13,550

Fundraising totals

Overall, Democratic officeholders and candidates raised $4.9 million in this period. Republican officeholders and candidates raised $722,274. Combined, all statewide officeholders and candidates in the July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022, filing period raised $5.6 million.

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

TOP FOUR FUNDRAISERS – North Carolina STATEWIDE OFFICEHOLDERS AND CANDIDATES (July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022)
Name Party Affiliation Office Sought Raised Spent
Governor Roy Cooper Democratic Party Not on the 2022 ballot $3,913,728 $4,963,776
Attorney General Josh Stein Democratic Party Not on the 2022 ballot $953,252 $573,196
Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson Republican Party Not on the 2022 ballot $708,724 $574,243
Treasurer Dale Folwell Republican Party Not on the 2022 ballot $13,550 $2,376

Campaign finance reporting periods

The data above are based on campaign finance reports that candidate committees submitted to the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE). 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 North Carolina contributors gave over $6.6 million

By Kalyn Stralow
In State
March 9, 2023 at 5:24 PM

In North Carolina politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $219.1 million in total contributions between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2022. The 10 largest contributors gave more than $6.6 million, or 3 percent of all contributions.

These are the top 10 individual contributors to North Carolina state-level candidates and committees in the 2022 election cycle, according to campaign finance reports submitted to the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE):

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

Rank Contributor Name Total Contributions
1 Virginia B Sall $1,092,200
2 Michael R Bloomberg $1,000,000
3 Jeff Yass $1,000,000
4 Carey Dean Debnam $776,649
5 Timothy Sullivan $528,181
6 Jane B Sullivan $505,600
7 Maria C and Robert L Luddy $485,700
8 Shauna and Sam L Searcy $425,523
9 Eric Schmidt $375,000
10 Ann B and James Goodnight $369,000

The list of North Carolina contributors in this time period includes more than 1,680 individuals identified by name in the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE)’s public records.

The data above are based on campaign finance reports that active North Carolina committees submitted to the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE). 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 Ohio contributors gave over $3.8 million

By Kalyn Stralow
In State
March 8, 2023 at 7:29 PM

In Ohio politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $195.0 million in total contributions between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2022. The 10 largest contributors gave more than $3.8 million, or 2 percent of all contributions.

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

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

Rank Contributor Name Total Contributions
1 Richard H Rosenthal $475,613
2 Ellen Dolores Rakowski $441,442
3 Dina and Ronald Wilheim $389,500
4 Geraldine B Warner $368,718
5 Susan B and James A Haslam III $350,351
6 Ginni D Ragan $330,571
7 Gayle and Donald A Oeters $317,100
8 Lisa Mennet $300,000
9 Reid Garrett Hoffman $274,088
10 Katherine Strauss Rosenthal $270,709

The list of Ohio contributors in this time period includes more than 1,790 individuals identified by name in the Ohio Secretary of State’s public records.

The data above are based on campaign finance reports that active Ohio committees submitted to the Ohio Secretary 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 Virginia contributors gave over $7.8 million

By Kalyn Stralow
In State
March 8, 2023 at 7:06 PM

In Virginia politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $78.2 million in total contributions between Jan. 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2022. The 10 largest contributors gave more than $7.8 million, or 10 percent of all contributions.

These are the top 10 individual contributors to Virginia state-level candidates and committees in the 2023 election cycle, according to campaign finance reports submitted to the Virginia Department of Elections:

Top 10 Virginia Contributors (1/1/2022 – 12/31/2022)

Rank Contributor Name Total Contributions
1 Pete and Burson Snyder $5,678,611
2 Michael D Bills $950,000
3 Ramon W Breeden Jr $200,000
4 Sonjia S Smith $193,000
5 Ronald D Abramson $191,300
6 John L Nau III $175,000
7 Leonard A Bennett $139,500
8 David Fisher $108,000
9 Charles Hobbs $100,125
10 Bruce L Thompson $100,000

The list of Virginia contributors in this time period includes more than 737 individuals identified by name in the Virginia Department of Elections’s public records.

The data above are based on campaign finance reports that active Virginia committees submitted to the Virginia Department of Elections. 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 Florida contributors gave over $32.3 million

By Kalyn Stralow
In State
March 8, 2023 at 5:18 PM

In Florida 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 $32.3 million, or 3 percent of all contributions.

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

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

Rank Contributor Name Total Contributions
1 Robert T Bigelow $10,000,000
2 Kenneth C Griffin $10,000,000
3 Stefan Brodie $2,500,000
4 Patrick Neal $2,096,785
5 Michael Bloomberg $1,500,000
6 Bruce Rauner $1,470,000
7 Walter W Buckley Jr $1,250,000
8 Barbara A Stiefel $1,239,390
9 David F Macneil $1,200,000
10 James A Bowen Jr $1,000,000

The list of Florida contributors in this time period includes more than 2,720 individuals identified by name in the Florida Department of State’s public records.

The data above are based on campaign finance reports that active Florida committees submitted to the Florida 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.



The top fundraisers among Ohio statewide elected offices

By Kalyn Stralow
In State
March 8, 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 Ohio 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 Ohio Secretary of State. 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 Ohio statewide fundraisers by party

The top fundraisers among Ohio 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:

  • Nan Whaley (Governor) – $3,851,561
  • Jeff Crossman (Attorney General) – $368,411
  • Taylor Sappington (Auditor of State) – $169,397
  • Scott Schertzer (Treasurer) – $130,377
  • Chelsea Clark (Secretary of State) – $92,729

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

  • Richard Michael DeWine (Governor) – $7,245,296
  • Dave Yost (Attorney General) – $1,583,519
  • Frank LaRose (Secretary of State) – $1,107,589
  • Keith Faber (Auditor of State) – $683,953
  • Robert Sprague (Treasurer) – $508,739

Fundraising totals

Overall, Democratic officeholders and candidates raised $4.6 million in this period. Republican officeholders and candidates raised $11.1 million. Combined, all statewide officeholders and candidates in the July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022, filing period raised $15.9 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 – Ohio STATEWIDE OFFICEHOLDERS AND CANDIDATES (July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022)
Name Party Affiliation Office Sought Raised Spent
Governor Richard Michael DeWine Republican Party Governor $7,245,296 $10,016,097
Nan Whaley Democratic Party Governor $3,851,561 $4,276,821
Attorney General Dave Yost Republican Party Attorney General $1,583,519 $3,382,954
Secretary of State Frank LaRose Republican Party Secretary of State $1,107,589 $2,618,187
Auditor Keith Faber Republican Party Auditor of State $683,953 $1,044,076
Treasurer Robert Sprague Republican Party Treasurer $508,739 $1,081,931
Jeff Crossman Democratic Party Attorney General $368,411 $350,943
Terpsehore Maras Independent Secretary of State $183,837 $161,089
Taylor Sappington Democratic Party Auditor of State $169,397 $146,908
Scott Schertzer Democratic Party Treasurer $130,377 $225,999

Campaign finance reporting periods

The data above are based on campaign finance reports that candidate committees submitted to the Ohio Secretary 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 among Florida statewide elected offices

By Kalyn Stralow
In State
March 8, 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 Florida 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 Florida Department of State. 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 Florida statewide fundraisers by party

The top fundraisers among Florida 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:

  • Charlie Crist (Governor) – $20,415,723
  • Nikki Fried (Governor) – $1,337,418
  • Adam Hattersley (Chief Financial Officer) – $303,928
  • Daniel Uhlfelder (Attorney General) – $244,219
  • Aramis Ayala (Attorney General) – $131,666

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

  • Ron DeSantis (Governor) – $76,085,180
  • Ashley B. Moody (Attorney General) – $4,101,089
  • Wilton Simpson (Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services) – $3,115,202
  • Jimmy Patronis (Chief Financial Officer) – $792,012

Fundraising totals

Overall, Democratic officeholders and candidates raised $22.5 million in this period. Republican officeholders and candidates raised $84.1 million. Combined, all statewide officeholders and candidates in the July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022, filing period raised $106.6 million.

The five largest Democratic fundraisers were responsible for 100 percent of all Democratic statewide officeholder and candidate fundraising. 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 – Florida STATEWIDE OFFICEHOLDERS AND CANDIDATES (July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022)
Name Party Affiliation Office Sought Raised Spent
Governor Ron DeSantis Republican Party Governor $76,085,180 $109,786,501
Charlie Crist Democratic Party Governor $20,415,723 $26,653,291
Attorney General Ashley B. Moody Republican Party Attorney General $4,101,089 $5,794,794
Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson Republican Party Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services $3,115,202 $8,783,196
Nikki Fried Democratic Party Governor $1,337,418 $2,749,181
Treasurer Jimmy Patronis Republican Party Chief Financial Officer $792,012 $1,180,735
Adam Hattersley Democratic Party Chief Financial Officer $303,928 $313,390
Daniel Uhlfelder Democratic Party Attorney General $244,219 $281,029
Aramis Ayala Democratic Party Attorney General $131,666 $140,037
Naomi Blemur Democratic Party Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services $93,603 $93,710

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 Texas State Senate

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 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 Texas Ethics Commission. It includes activity between July 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2022.

Top fundraisers in the Texas State Senate by party

The top fundraisers in Texas 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:

  • John Whitmire (District 15) – $1,233,601
  • Judith Zaffirini (District 21) – $615,330
  • Royce West (District 23) – $509,922
  • Morgan LaMantia (District 27) – $469,405
  • Juan Hinojosa (District 20) – $467,005

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

  • Lois Kolkhorst (District 18) – $1,107,566
  • Adam Hinojosa (District 27) – $1,063,533
  • Charles Schwertner (District 5) – $994,408
  • Joan Huffman (District 17) – $866,409
  • Brandon Creighton (District 4) – $760,579

Fundraising totals

Overall, Democratic officeholders and candidates raised $5.8 million in this period. Republican officeholders and candidates raised $11.5 million. Combined, all State Senate fundraisers in the July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022, filing period raised $17.3 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 42 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 – TEXAS STATE SENATE (July 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2022)
Name Party Affiliation Raised Spent
John Whitmire Democratic Party $1,233,601 $1,773,251
Lois Kolkhorst Republican Party $1,107,566 $375,190
Adam Hinojosa Republican Party $1,063,533 $451,887
Charles Schwertner Republican Party $994,408 $1,263,942
Joan Huffman Republican Party $866,409 $404,270
Brandon Creighton Republican Party $760,579 $259,076
Kelly Hancock Republican Party $711,596 $207,988
Mayes Middleton Republican Party $693,355 $259,489
Judith Zaffirini Democratic Party $615,330 $646,377
Bryan Hughes Republican Party $579,404 $118,017

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.