The Federal Election Commission collected quarterly fundraising reports for the period from January 1 to March 31.
After a few moments to rub our eyes… this is what caught our attention at first glance at the numbers.
First, there is too much money in politics.
Yes, Steve. And the sun rises in the east.
Over the past three months, congressional candidates in the Keystone State alone have raised nearly $16.5 million. Taking on Sense. John Fetterman AND Dave McCormick out of the equation, that total still exceeds $15 million for the U.S. House of Representatives.
These candidates spent a combined $9 million on their campaign staff, and their combined war chest is $44.7 million.
There is too much money in politics.
Republican officials in the Commonwealth’s swing districts performed very well in the first quarter. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-01) was the leader with a haul of $1.17 million, while Rep. Scott Perry (R-10) grossed $1.13 million. Representative Rob Bresnahan (R-08) also joined the $1 million club, providing $1.026 million in contributions Representative Ryan Mackenzie he just missed the seven-figure club with $906,926.
But the two Democratic challengers in these races – Paige Cognetti in the 8th Congressional District and Janelle Stelson in 10th place – it overtook the competition in raising funds. Cognetti, the mayor of Scranton, earned $1.46 million, and Stelson, a former television journalist, earned a whopping $2.17 million.
The main competition in PA-03 will most likely determine the ultimate winner in one of America’s bluest neighborhoods, Philadelphia. Rep. Chris Rabb raised the largest amount to $393,727 with Unfortunately, Stanford ($211,084) i Senator Sharif Street ($198,601) follows them. Stanford, a pediatric surgeon, has nearly $450,000 in the bank, almost twice the combined total of two state lawmakers.
Here’s a look at all the numbers from the FEC filings.
