Today’s the deadline to for Virginia financial reports from the second half of 2016, so fundraising numbers are starting to come in. Here’s a press release from Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam I just received. Looking forward to reports for LG and AG candidates as well…
P.S. Note that Tom Perriello just entered the race for Governor, so of course he won’t have a report for 2Q16. Also, Susan Platt won’t have a report, since she hasn’t officially announced for Lt. Governor yet.
Northam Bests Gillespie, Raises Over $1.64 million In Second Half Of 2016
Northam now has $2.46 million cash on hand from nearly 33,000 individual contributions, with 92% being under $100
Richmond, VA – Today, the Northam for Governor campaign announced it raised more than $1.64 million in its final financial report for 2016. Northam has over $2.46 million cash on hand as of the December 31st reporting deadline. For the cycle, the Northam campaign has raised $3.9 million.
The campaign has a vast grassroots network with nearly 33,000 contributions, with 92% of all contributions being $100 or less.
In comparison, Ed Gillespie announced he had only 400 donors make a contribution of $100 or less. Corey Stewart responded by announcing he had 800 donors who had made similar contributions.
Northam’s $2.46 million cash on hand is better at this point in the election cycle than any candidate in the last two elections.
“The campaign is proud of the broad support from every corner of the Commonwealth,” said campaign manager Brad Komar. “Dr. Northam has built an impressive coalition based on his platform to bring economic opportunity to everyone no matter where they live. Virginians know he will be a brick wall against any attempts to discriminate against fellow Virginians or place new restrictions on women’s health care.”
Total Lifetime – Northam for Governor and Stronger Together PAC
Raised: $3,924,745.89
Contributions: 32,864
Northam for Governor and Stronger Together PAC (July-December)
Raised: $1,647,720.24
Contributions: 16,699
Cash on Hand: $2,462,613.56
Northam for Governor – Off Year 6 Month Report (July-December)
Raised: $1,414,811.23
Contributions: 11,446
Cash on Hand: $2,268,309.50
Stronger Together PAC – Quarters 3 & 4 (July-December)
Raised: $230,404.01
Contributions: 5,253
Cash on Hand: $194,304.06
Background
Northam’s $2.46 million cash on hand is better at this point in the election cycle than any candidate in the last two elections.
2013
Cuccinelli Cash on Hand (Dec 2012): $1,178,624
McAuliffe Cash on Hand (Dec 2012): $1,039,740
2009
McDonnell Cash on Hand (Dec 2008): $2,034,801
Deeds Cash on Hand (Dec 2008): $803,729
Moran Cash on Hand (Dec 2008): $769,605
McAuliffe Cash on Hand (Dec 2008): $718,079
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