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Year-End campaign finance reports show NRCC outraised DCCC in December for the first time in five months

By Ellen Morrissey
In Uncategorized
February 2, 2022 at 12:37 PM

Six party committees raised a combined $792 million in 2021. In December, the committees raised $76 million, according to recent filings with the Federal Election Commission.

The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) raised $11.2 million and spent $8.5 million in December, while the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) raised $10.1 million and spent $4.6 million. December was the ninth consecutive month where the NRSC outraised the DSCC. The NRSC raised 13.9% more than the DSCC in 2021 ($104.8 million to $91.2 million). 

The House committees raised more than their Senate counterparts last month, with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) raising $15.5 million and spending $6.8 million and the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) raising $17.9 million and spending $6.7 million. December was the first month since June where the NRCC outraised the DCCC. In 2021, the DCCC raised 4.4% more than the NRCC ($146.3 million to $140.0 million). 

At this point in the 2020 election cycle, the NRSC led the DSCC in cumulative fundraising by a 7.3% margin ($67.7 million to $62.9 million). The DCCC led the NRCC in total fundraising by a 37.8% margin ($124.9 million to $85.2 million).

Between the national committees, the Republican National Committee (RNC) raised and spent more than the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in December. The RNC raised $11.3 million and spent $20.5 million, while the DNC raised $9.8 million and spent $12.1 million. In 2021, the RNC raised 4.7% more than the DNC ($158.6 million to $151.3 million).

At this time in the 2020 election cycle, the RNC led the DNC in fundraising by a larger 90.2% margin ($241.1 million to $91.2 million).

In 2021, the RNC, NRSC, and NRCC raised 3.7% more than the  DNC, DSCC, and DCCC ($403.5 million to $388.8 million). The Republican committees’ fundraising advantage is up from 2.7% last month.

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Who’s raising the most money so far this year? We’ve got that data in eight states

By Joel Williams
In Federal
September 2, 2021 at 6:39 PM

Campaign finance requirements govern the raising and spending of money for political campaigns. While not the only factor in an election’s outcome, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages, such as the ability to boost name recognition and promote a message. In addition, fundraising can indicate enthusiasm for candidates and parties.

The articles below list the top individual fundraisers in each state by their party affiliation. It is based on campaign finance reports that active candidate political action committees (candidate PACs) submitted to their respective states. It includes activity between January 1, 2021, and June 30, 2021. Candidate PACs represent individuals who have run for state or local office at any point, including past and present officeholders. These articles do not include non-candidate PACs.

These articles were published in partnership with Transparency USA. Click here to learn more about that partnership.

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Campaign finance update: Top fundraisers in North Carolina

By Joel Williams
In State
September 2, 2021 at 11:48 AM

Campaign finance requirements govern the raising and spending of money for political campaigns. While not the only factor in an election’s outcome, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages, such as the ability to boost name recognition and promote a message. In addition, fundraising can indicate enthusiasm for candidates and parties.

This article lists the top individual fundraisers in North Carolina by their party affiliation as well as the top ten fundraisers overall. It is based on campaign finance reports that active North Carolina candidate political action committees (candidate PACs) submitted to the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE). It includes activity between Jan. 1, 2021, and June 30, 2021. Candidate PACs 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 PACs.

Top North Carolina Fundraisers

The top fundraisers in North Carolina elections are shown below. For the purpose of this article, fundraisers may include individuals who are on the ballot this election cycle as well as those not currently running for office but who have received contributions during this reporting period. Individuals are listed with the office that they held at the time of publication, if applicable.

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

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

Fundraising Totals

Overall, the top North Carolina Democratic candidate PACs raised $1.70 million in this period. The top Republican candidate PACs raised $961,124. North Carolina candidate PACs in the Jan. 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, filing period raised a total of $5.42 million. Combined, these North Carolina candidates account for 49% of total fundraising.

Contributions to the top five Democratic candidates made up 69% of the total amount reported by their party’s campaigns. Contributions to the top five Republican fundraisers comprised 41% of the total amount reported by Republican campaigns.

The table below provides additional data from the campaign finance reports from the top ten fundraisers. For more information on fundraising and spending for North Carolina races on the 2022 ballot, click here.

NameParty AffiliationRaised this periodSpent this period
Josh SteinDemocratic Party$875,809$126,325
Phil BergerRepublican Party$384,827$74,684
Sam SearcyDemocratic Party$381,210$3,383
Mary-Ann BaldwinNonpartisan$302,791$31,879
Timothy K. MooreRepublican Party$193,440$67,792
Robert C. ErvinDemocratic Party$185,292$25,119
Roy CooperDemocratic Party$176,658$197,130
Donnie HarrisonRepublican Party$146,092$37,101
Brent JacksonRepublican Party$130,011$27,043
Richard DietzRepublican Party$106,753$13,778

Campaign Finance Reporting Periods

The reports filed with the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) cover Jan. 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021. Candidate PACs in North Carolina must file semiannual financial reports of their fundraising and campaign spending. During election years, candidate PACs also file additional financial reports before primary and general elections.

The next semiannual campaign finance reporting deadline for North Carolina legislators and candidates will include activity between July 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2021.

This article was published in partnership with Transparency USA. Click here to learn more about that partnership.



Campaign finance update: Top fundraisers in Michigan

By Joel Williams
In State
September 2, 2021 at 11:38 AM

Campaign finance requirements govern the raising and spending of money for political campaigns. While not the only factor in an election’s outcome, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages, such as the ability to boost name recognition and promote a message. In addition, fundraising can indicate enthusiasm for candidates and parties.

This article lists the top individual fundraisers in Michigan by their party affiliation as well as the top ten fundraisers overall. It is based on campaign finance reports that active Michigan candidate political action committees (candidate PACs) submitted to the Michigan Secretary of State. It includes activity between Jan. 1, 2021, and June 30, 2021. Candidate PACs 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 PACs.

Top Michigan Fundraisers

The top fundraisers in Michigan elections are shown below. For the purpose of this article, fundraisers may include individuals who are on the ballot this election cycle as well as those not currently running for office but who have received contributions during this reporting period. Individuals are listed with the office that they held at the time of publication, if applicable.

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

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

Fundraising Totals

Overall, the top Michigan Democratic candidate PACs raised $8.47 million in this period. The top Republican candidate PACs raised $990,870. Michigan candidate PACs in the Jan. 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, filing period raised a total of $12.36 million. Combined, these Michigan candidates account for 77% of total fundraising.

Contributions to the top five Democratic candidates made up 90% of the total amount reported by their party’s campaigns. Contributions to the top five Republican fundraisers comprised 36% of the total amount reported by Republican campaigns.

The table below provides additional data from the campaign finance reports from the top ten fundraisers. For more information on fundraising and spending for Michigan races on the 2022 ballot, click here.

NameParty AffiliationRaised this periodSpent this period
Gretchen WhitmerDemocratic Party$6,893,245$1,518,563
Dana NesselDemocratic Party$948,129$131,424
Jocelyn BensonDemocratic Party$494,146$59,145
Garrett SoldanoRepublican Party$427,288$218,528
Jason WentworthRepublican Party$178,775$187,849
Aric NesbittRepublican Party$176,408$52,743
Mark HuizengaRepublican Party$104,225$88,762
Ralph RebandtRepublican Party$104,175$102,356
Pamela HornbergerRepublican Party$96,094$95,557
Curt VanderWallRepublican Party$89,800$60,229

Campaign Finance Reporting Periods

The reports filed with the Michigan Secretary of State cover Jan. 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021. Candidate PACs in Michigan must file semiannual financial reports of their fundraising and campaign spending. During election years, candidate PACs also file additional financial reports before primary and general elections.

The next semiannual campaign finance reporting deadline for Michigan legislators and candidates will include activity between July 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2021.

This article was published in partnership with Transparency USA. Click here to learn more about that partnership.



Campaign finance update: Top fundraisers in Ohio

By Joel Williams
In State
September 1, 2021 at 5:07 PM

Campaign finance requirements govern the raising and spending of money for political campaigns. While not the only factor in an election’s outcome, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages, such as the ability to boost name recognition and promote a message. In addition, fundraising can indicate enthusiasm for candidates and parties.

This article lists the top individual fundraisers in Ohio by their party affiliation as well as the top ten fundraisers overall. It is based on campaign finance reports that active Ohio candidate political action committees (candidate PACs) submitted to the Ohio Secretary of State. It includes activity between Jan. 1, 2021, and June 30, 2021. Candidate PACs 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 PACs.

Top Ohio Fundraisers

The top fundraisers in Ohio elections are shown below. For the purpose of this article, fundraisers may include individuals who are on the ballot this election cycle as well as those not currently running for office but who have received contributions during this reporting period. Individuals are listed with the office that they held at the time of publication, if applicable.

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

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

Fundraising Totals

Overall, the top Ohio Democratic candidate PACs raised $2.35 million in this period. The top Republican candidate PACs raised $4.83 million. Ohio candidate PACs in the Jan. 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, filing period raised a total of $10.60 million. Combined, these Ohio candidates account for 68% of total fundraising.

Contributions to the top five Democratic candidates made up 85% of the total amount reported by their party’s campaigns. Contributions to the top five Republican fundraisers comprised 62% of the total amount reported by Republican campaigns.

The table below provides additional data from the campaign finance reports from the top ten fundraisers. For more information on fundraising and spending for Ohio races on the 2022 ballot, click here.

NameParty AffiliationRaised this periodSpent this period
Richard Michael DeWineRepublican Party$2,261,657$150,866
Nan WhaleyDemocratic Party$1,193,508$479,016
Jim RenacciRepublican Party$1,102,608$14,409
John CranleyDemocratic Party$998,075$204,252
Dave YostRepublican Party$790,556$29,983
Matt HuffmanRepublican Party$359,614$25,117
Frank LaRoseRepublican Party$317,181$148,671
Joe BlystoneRepublican Party$286,086$123,927
Keith FaberRepublican Party$254,010$22,795
Robert SpragueRepublican Party$230,184$36,187

Campaign Finance Reporting Periods

The reports filed with the Ohio Secretary of State cover Jan. 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021. Candidate PACs in Ohio must file semiannual financial reports of their fundraising and campaign spending. During election years, candidate PACs also file additional financial reports before primary and general elections.

The next semiannual campaign finance reporting deadline for Ohio legislators and candidates will include activity between July 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2021.

This article was published in partnership with Transparency USA. Click here to learn more about that partnership.



Campaign finance update: Top fundraisers in Texas

By Joel Williams
In State
September 1, 2021 at 4:15 PM

Campaign finance requirements govern the raising and spending of money for political campaigns. While not the only factor in an election’s outcome, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages, such as the ability to boost name recognition and promote a message. In addition, fundraising can indicate enthusiasm for candidates and parties.

This article lists the top individual fundraisers in Texas by their party affiliation as well as the top ten fundraisers overall. It is based on campaign finance reports that active Texas candidate political action committees (candidate PACs) submitted to the Texas Ethics Commission. It includes activity between Jan. 1, 2021, and June 30, 2021. Candidate PACs 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 PACs.

Top Texas Fundraisers

The top fundraisers in Texas elections are shown below. For the purpose of this article, fundraisers may include individuals who are on the ballot this election cycle as well as those not currently running for office but who have received contributions during this reporting period. Individuals are listed with the office that they held at the time of publication, if applicable.

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

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

Fundraising Totals

Overall, the top Texas Democratic candidate PACs raised $1.91 million in this period. The top Republican candidate PACs raised $34.10 million. Texas candidate PACs in the Jan. 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, filing period raised a total of $168.82 million. Combined, these Texas candidates account for 21% of total fundraising.

Contributions to the top five Democratic candidates made up 2% of the total amount reported by their party’s campaigns. Contributions to the top five Republican fundraisers comprised 57% of the total amount reported by Republican campaigns.

The table below provides additional data from the campaign finance reports from the top ten fundraisers. For more information on fundraising and spending for Texas races on the 2022 ballot, click here.

NameParty AffiliationRaised this periodSpent this period
Greg AbbottRepublican Party$20,872,440$8,866,677
Dan PatrickRepublican Party$5,025,624$827,206
Donald HuffinesRepublican Party$4,123,108$1,386,026
George P. BushRepublican Party$2,264,138$883,852
Ken PaxtonRepublican Party$1,819,469$263,713
Eva GuzmanRepublican Party$1,051,723$50,755
Dade PhelanRepublican Party$1,040,018$833,007
Glenn HegarRepublican Party$853,050$763,007
Mike CollierDemocratic Party$757,110$508,361
Dawn BuckinghamRepublican Party$587,780$155,187

Campaign Finance Reporting Periods

The reports filed with the Texas Ethics Commission cover Jan. 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021. Candidate PACs in Texas must file semiannual financial reports of their fundraising and campaign spending. During election years, candidate PACs also file additional financial reports before primary and general elections.

The next semiannual campaign finance reporting deadline for Texas legislators and candidates will include activity between July 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2021.

This article was published in partnership with Transparency USA. Click here to learn more about that partnership.



Campaign finance update: Top fundraisers in Virginia

By Joel Williams
In State
September 1, 2021 at 12:31 PM

Campaign finance requirements govern the raising and spending of money for political campaigns. While not the only factor in an election’s outcome, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages, such as the ability to boost name recognition and promote a message. In addition, fundraising can indicate enthusiasm for candidates and parties.

This article lists the top individual fundraisers in Virginia by their party affiliation as well as the top ten fundraisers overall. It is based on campaign finance reports that active Virginia candidate political action committees (candidate PACs) submitted to the Virginia Department of Elections. It includes activity between Jan. 1, 2021, and June 30, 2021. Candidate PACs 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 PACs.

Top Virginia Fundraisers

The top fundraisers in Virginia elections are shown below. For the purpose of this article, fundraisers may include individuals who are on the ballot this election cycle as well as those not currently running for office but who have received contributions during this reporting period. Individuals are listed with the office that they held at the time of publication, if applicable.

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

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

Fundraising Totals

Overall, the top Virginia Democratic candidate PACs raised $23.43 million in this period. The top Republican candidate PACs raised $12.22 million. Virginia candidate PACs in the Jan. 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, filing period raised a total of $67.51 million. Combined, these Virginia candidates account for 53% of total fundraising.

Contributions to the top five Democratic candidates made up 54% of the total amount reported by their party’s campaigns. Contributions to the top five Republican fundraisers comprised 59% of the total amount reported by Republican campaigns.

The table below provides additional data from the campaign finance reports from the top ten fundraisers. For more information on fundraising and spending for Virginia races on the 2022 ballot, click here.

NameParty AffiliationRaised this periodSpent this period
Terry McAuliffeDemocratic Party$14,533,842$10,861,811
Glenn YoungkinRepublican Party$7,559,517$16,651,994
Jennifer D. Carroll FoyDemocratic Party$3,165,715$4,038,851
Mark HerringDemocratic Party$2,470,520$2,240,487
Jennifer McClellanDemocratic Party$1,900,651$1,592,850
Pete SnyderRepublican Party$1,836,891$7,423,876
S. RasoulDemocratic Party$1,363,459$1,836,946
Jerrauld JonesDemocratic Party$1,303,124$1,942,452
Hala AyalaDemocratic Party$1,142,895$847,828
Kirk CoxRepublican Party$1,093,890$1,725,601

Campaign Finance Reporting Periods

The reports filed with the Virginia Department of Elections cover Jan. 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021. Candidate PACs in Virginia must file semiannual financial reports of their fundraising and campaign spending. During election years, candidate PACs also file additional financial reports before primary and general elections.

The next semiannual campaign finance reporting deadline for Virginia legislators and candidates will include activity between July 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2021.

This article was published in partnership with Transparency USA. Click here to learn more about that partnership.



Campaign finance update: Top fundraisers in Wisconsin

By Joel Williams
In State
September 1, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Campaign finance requirements govern the raising and spending of money for political campaigns. While not the only factor in an election’s outcome, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages, such as the ability to boost name recognition and promote a message. In addition, fundraising can indicate enthusiasm for candidates and parties.

This article lists the top individual fundraisers in Wisconsin by their party affiliation as well as the top ten fundraisers overall. It is based on campaign finance reports that active Wisconsin candidate political action committees (candidate PACs) submitted to the Wisconsin Ethics Commission. It includes activity between Jan. 1, 2021, and June 30, 2021. Candidate PACs 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 PACs.

Top Wisconsin Fundraisers

The top fundraisers in Wisconsin elections are shown below. For the purpose of this article, fundraisers may include individuals who are on the ballot this election cycle as well as those not currently running for office but who have received contributions during this reporting period. Individuals are listed with the office that they held at the time of publication, if applicable.

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

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

Fundraising Totals

Overall, the top Wisconsin Democratic candidate PACs raised $5.72 million in this period. The top Republican candidate PACs raised $752,716. Wisconsin candidate PACs in the Jan. 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, filing period raised a total of $12.04 million. Combined, these Wisconsin candidates account for 54% of total fundraising.

Contributions to the top five Democratic candidates made up 93% of the total amount reported by their party’s campaigns. Contributions to the top five Republican fundraisers comprised 45% of the total amount reported by Republican campaigns.

The table below provides additional data from the campaign finance reports from the top ten fundraisers. For more information on fundraising and spending for Wisconsin races on the 2022 ballot, click here.

NameParty AffiliationRaised this periodSpent this period
Tony EversDemocratic Party$5,015,693$1,081,156
Jill UnderlyNonpartisan$1,501,254$1,510,522
Jeffrey DavisNonpartisan$1,039,463$1,146,602
Josh KaulDemocratic Party$410,924$107,816
Shelley GroganNonpartisan$381,467$361,231
Ryan OwensRepublican Party$308,741$59,125
John JaglerRepublican Party$197,432$225,493
Deborah KerrNonpartisan$190,451$249,548
Melissa WinkerDemocratic Party$154,692$122,731
Andrew ChristensonNonpartisan$150,684$155,434

Campaign Finance Reporting Periods

The reports filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission cover Jan. 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021. Candidate PACs in Wisconsin must file semiannual financial reports of their fundraising and campaign spending. During election years, candidate PACs also file additional financial reports before primary and general elections.

The next semiannual campaign finance reporting deadline for Wisconsin legislators and candidates will include activity between July 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2021.

This article was published in partnership with Transparency USA. Click here to learn more about that partnership.



Campaign finance update: Top fundraisers in Florida

By Joel Williams
In State
August 31, 2021 at 4:28 PM

Campaign finance requirements govern the raising and spending of money for political campaigns. While not the only factor in an election’s outcome, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages, such as the ability to boost name recognition and promote a message. In addition, fundraising can indicate enthusiasm for candidates and parties.

This article lists the top individual fundraisers in Florida by their party affiliation as well as the top ten fundraisers overall. It is based on campaign finance reports that active Florida candidate political action committees (candidate PACs) submitted to the Florida Department of State. It includes activity between Jan. 1, 2021, and June 30, 2021. Candidate PACs 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 PACs.

Top Florida Fundraisers

The top fundraisers in Florida elections are shown below. For the purpose of this article, fundraisers may include individuals who are on the ballot this election cycle as well as those not currently running for office but who have received contributions during this reporting period. Individuals are listed with the office that they held at the time of publication, if applicable.

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

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

Fundraising Totals

Overall, the top Florida Democratic candidate PACs raised $2.76 million in this period. The top Republican candidate PACs raised $39.02 million. Florida candidate PACs in the Jan. 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, filing period raised a total of $50.26 million. Combined, these Florida candidates account for 83% of total fundraising.

Contributions to the top five Democratic candidates made up 71% of the total amount reported by their party’s campaigns. Contributions to the top five Republican fundraisers comprised 89% of the total amount reported by Republican campaigns.

The table below provides additional data from the campaign finance reports from the top ten fundraisers. For more information on fundraising and spending for Florida races on the 2022 ballot, click here.

NameParty AffiliationRaised this periodSpent this period
Ron DeSantisRepublican Party$36,189,181$574,541
Charlie CristDemocratic Party$1,951,182$243,704
Ashley B. MoodyRepublican Party$1,400,130$54,496
Jason FischerRepublican Party$933,759$76,716
Nikki FriedDemocratic Party$398,817$30,099
Colleen BurtonRepublican Party$279,575$83,435
Milton HirschNonpartisan$260,153$6,878
Joshua MizeNonpartisan$233,334$2,075
Ed HooperRepublican Party$221,350$39,016
Hillary CasselDemocratic Party$215,680$33,563

Campaign Finance Reporting Periods

The reports filed with the Florida Department of State cover Jan. 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021. Candidate PACs in Florida must file semiannual financial reports of their fundraising and campaign spending. During election years, candidate PACs also file additional financial reports before primary and general elections.

The next semiannual campaign finance reporting deadline for Florida legislators and candidates will include activity between July 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2021.

This article was published in partnership with Transparency USA. Click here to learn more about that partnership.



Campaign finance update: Top fundraisers in Arizona

By Joel Williams
In State
August 31, 2021 at 4:27 PM

Campaign finance requirements govern the raising and spending of money for political campaigns. While not the only factor in an election’s outcome, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages, such as the ability to boost name recognition and promote a message. In addition, fundraising can indicate enthusiasm for candidates and parties.

This article lists the top individual fundraisers in Arizona by their party affiliation. It is based on campaign finance reports that active Arizona candidate political action committees (candidate PACs) submitted to the Arizona Secretary of State. It includes activity between Jan. 1, 2021, and June 30, 2021. Candidate PACs 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 PACs.

Top Arizona Fundraisers

The top fundraisers in Arizona elections are shown below. For the purpose of this article, fundraisers may include individuals who are on the ballot this election cycle as well as those not currently running for office but who have received contributions during this reporting period. Individuals are listed with the office that they held at the time of publication, if applicable.

In the Democratic party, the only fundraisers in the most recent semiannual reporting period were:

In the Republican party, the only fundraisers in the most recent semiannual reporting period were:

Fundraising Totals

Overall, the top Arizona Democratic candidate PACs raised $81,413 in this period. The top Republican candidate PACs raised $272,505. Arizona candidate PACs in the Jan. 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, filing period raised a total of $356,927. Combined, these Arizona candidates account for 99% of total fundraising.

Contributions to the top two Democratic candidates made up 100% of the total amount reported by their party’s campaigns. Contributions to the top four Republican fundraisers comprised 100% of the total amount reported by Republican campaigns.

The table below provides additional data from the campaign finance reports from the top seven fundraisers. For more information on fundraising and spending for Arizona races on the 2022 ballot, click here.

NameParty AffiliationRaised this periodSpent this period
Karen FannRepublican Party$254,105$233,637
Katie HobbsDemocratic Party$76,888$0
Mark FinchemRepublican Party$9,550$10,845
Michelle Ugenti-RitaRepublican Party$5,450$1,238
Robert MezaDemocratic Party$4,525$0
John KavanaghRepublican Party$3,400$1,965
Steve RemusOther$3,009$3,009

Campaign Finance Reporting Periods

The reports filed with the Arizona Secretary of State cover Jan. 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021. Candidate PACs in Arizona must file semiannual financial reports of their fundraising and campaign spending. During election years, candidate PACs also file additional financial reports before primary and general elections.

The next semiannual campaign finance reporting deadline for Arizona legislators and candidates will include activity between July 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2021.

This article was published in partnership with Transparency USA. Click here to learn more about that partnership.