Democrats trying to defend their slim majority in the Senate were aggressive in fundraising during the third quarter, and many of the Republicans vying to oust them had to reach into their own wealth to compete.
Here’s a rundown on the latest Federal Election Commission filings by the candidates for open Senate seats and key battleground states:
Arizona: Democrat-turned-independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema raised $826,000 and had $10.8 million in her account, though she still has not said if she’s running again. Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego raised $3.1 million, including $1.5 million from donors giving $200 or less, and ended the quarter with $5 million on hand. Republican Mark Lamb, the Pinal County sheriff, raised $475,000 and had $307,000 on hand. Kari Lake, the 2022 gubernatorial candidate, entered the race for the Republican nomination after the quarter ended.
