MD politics: Moore leads Cox in fundraising in governor’s race

ANNAPOLIS — Democrat Wes Moore holds an enormous fundraising benefit over Republican Dan Cox up to now in Maryland’s governor’s race — with greater than 10 occasions the money available when cash raised by their working mates is added to the quantities they’ve raised, in line with the most recent marketing campaign finance stories.

Moore, a best-selling writer, raised $1.7 million within the 5 weeks after final month’s main, between July 19 main and the most recent fundraising report deadline of Aug. 23.

“The marketing campaign has raised over $10.5 million in complete, and enters the warmth of the marketing campaign season effectively positioned to run an aggressive voter outreach program that communicates Wes’ imaginative and prescient to voters all throughout Maryland,” his marketing campaign mentioned in a information launch Tuesday.

Moore has the help of Oprah Winfrey, who was co-anchor of Baltimore’s WJZ-TV early in her profession. Winfrey held an internet fundraiser for Moore in June.

Moore, who has by no means run for workplace earlier than, reported elevating practically $2 million between July 4 and Aug. 23. He spent about $1.4 million throughout that interval. His marketing campaign has about $1.3 million money available. He had a previous marketing campaign stability of about $670,000.

In a single noteworthy donation, the marketing campaign of Republican Barry Glassman, the county govt of Harford County who’s working for the statewide workplace of Maryland comptroller, gave $500 to Moore’s marketing campaign earlier this month.

Moore’s working mate, Aruna Miller, reported elevating about $328,760. She reported having about $143,350 available.

Cox, a state legislator who represents Frederick County, raised about $196,600 between July 4 and Aug. 23. His working mate, Gordana Schifanelli raised about $7,400 throughout that point. They spent about $252,100. They’ve about $141,200 available.

Moore, a former Robin Hood Basis CEO, raised essentially the most cash out of 10 candidates within the Democratic main that included former Democratic Nationwide Committee Chairman and U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez and Comptroller Peter Franchot.

Within the GOP main, Cox, who has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump, defeated Kelly Schulz, who was endorsed by standard Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, who’s time period restricted.