Sen. Sherrod Brown has a larger campaign fund than all three GOP rivals combined.
Sen. Sherrod Brown’s Strong Fundraising Advantage
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has a significant advantage over his Republican primary challengers when it comes to campaign funds. With $8.7 million cash on hand for his reelection campaign, Brown’s total surpasses the combined reported funds of his three Republican opponents.
In the second quarter of this year, Brown raised an impressive $5 million, according to FEC filings. What’s even more remarkable is that a quarter of these funds came from grassroots donors who contributed $200 or less. This demonstrates the strong support Brown enjoys from his base as he prepares for a tough battle in the upcoming election.
Brown Faces His Toughest Race Yet
Despite the advantages of incumbency, name recognition, and high approval ratings, Brown’s 2024 race will be the most high-profile fight of his career. As an unabashed progressive in an increasingly red state, he has become a prime target for Senate Republicans who are eager to regain control of the upper chamber.
While the National Republican Senatorial Committee has been actively involved in GOP primaries in other swing states, they have chosen to stay out of Ohio’s growing primary field. This decision leaves the door open for a competitive race among the Republican candidates.
The Republican Challengers
State Sen. Matt Dolan reported $3.9 million cash on hand in his FEC filing for the second quarter, but only $308,511 of that amount was raised. Interestingly, Dolan, who finished third in the 2022 GOP Senate primary, has donated $4 million of his own money to his campaign.
Ohio-based businessman Bernie Moreno, known for his ties to former President Donald Trump, raised an impressive $2.2 million during the same period.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose recently announced his entry into the race, but his FEC filings for the second quarter will not be available until the Oct. 15 deadline. LaRose has been actively fundraising through a super PAC and is expected to bring in a significant amount in the third quarter.
It’s worth noting that Dolan and Moreno have the ability to self-fund their campaigns, while LaRose, a longtime public servant, does not have the same luxury.
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