By AFRO Staff
Candidates running for governor recently filed the first finance reports of the 2022 mid-term general election, set for Nov. 8.
According to information released by the Moore campaign, $1.7 million in donations poured in between the July 19 primary election and the Aug. 23 deadline for fundraising.
“I am so humbled by the incredible number of grassroots supporters we have seen join our team to help us in our mission to build up our economy, make our communities safer, and strengthen our public schools,” said Wes Moore in a press statement about the donations disclosed in the finance report.
“This campaign has continued to show an incredible amount of momentum after a historic primary win in July. It’s clear that Wes has built a coalition that can power him to victory in November, with the investment of supporters who see the opportunity we have to make Maryland a place where we leave no one behind,” said Campaign Manager Ned Miller, in the statement. “Wes’ vision has resonated with so many Marylanders, and because of that, he has seen an outpouring of support from our communities. Folks from all walks of life are energized to join Wes in his mission to bring much-needed change to the people of Maryland.”
Dan Cox, the Republican gubernatorial nominee also released a statement about his campaign finances.
“I am incredibly thankful to the hard-working students, single moms, families, small businesses, and Marylanders of all backgrounds who have dug down deep into their wallets to fund this campaign,” Cox said in the release.
The information released by the Republican nominee showed that “the Dan Cox for Governor Campaign has raised $800,000” as of Aug. 31st.
Cox admitted that his campaign “raised nearly 40 percent of his total fundraising during the primary,” with only “$200,000 in small dollar contributions from Maryland.”
Roughly 79 percent of Moore’s financial support came from Marylanders who donated $100 or less, according to detailed information he released. His finance report shows that he has hundreds of supporters in California and New York. From Georgia to Maine, people are watching what happens in the Maryland gubernatorial race. More than 20 of Moore’s donations came from Oregon, thirteen came from South Carolina and a lone supporter in Cleveland donated an even $100.00.
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