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Democratic gubernatorial candidates have strong fundraising quarter
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The filing deadline for second quarter financial disclosures has passed, and there's good news for two leading Democratic candidates. First-time candidate Mullins Mcleod raised an impressive $165,000 in just five weeks.
However, McLeod has a long way to go to catch is main rival for the nomination - Camden Senator Vince Sheheen has already passed the half-million dollar mark.
McLeod was only able to actively raise money for 5 weeks because of prior business commitments. He's also pledged not to take PAC money. McLeod raised the funds from about 196 individual donors with an average contribution of about $850.
McLeod reporting spending a little over $13,000, primarily for mailings and fees for his consultant, Lachlan McIntosh. The campaign has $155,564.22 cash on hand.
“I’m honored that so many South Carolinians have joined our campaign for change. The political insiders and Columbia politicians have been opposed to this campaign since day one, because they know I’ll shake up politics as usual and focus on what matters most – creating jobs,” said McLeod.
While Sheheen's latest filing is not yet online, his campaign says it raised approximately $225,000 this quarter. Along with the $278,016.26 the campaign reported in the first quarter, Sheheen has raised over $500,000 and has cash on hand of $460,000. A campaign statement said Sheheen has over 970 individual donors. In the first quarter, Sheheen raised an average of $743 from approximately 375 supporters.
“I am humbled by the encouragement and outpouring of support I have received over the last five months, said Sheheen. As I have traveled our state in recent months talking to our citizens, I have become excited by how many share the vision of a South Carolina with the best public schools, a thriving economy, and a state government that works for all its citizens. I am strengthened by the knowledge that even in these difficult economic times, hundreds of hard-working people across this state have stepped forward to lend their voices and their financial support to my campaign.”
The only other announced Democratic candidate is Charleston Senator Robert Ford, who's reported just over $3500 in contributions. For has just over $25,000 in his Senate campaign account that he can use for the gubernatorial effort with donor permission.
