Good morning and welcome to the Election Day edition of AM Alert!
BIG MONEY FLOODS CENTRAL VALLEY CONGRESSIONAL RACES
Via Gillian Brassil…
Tons of money flowed into California’s Central Valley to defend vulnerable incumbents and strengthen challengers in swing districts. Last-minute spending targeted voters in some of the country’s biggest contests, which could tip control of the election House of Representatives.
In California’s 13th congressional districtRep. Johannes DuarteAccording to the most recent report, R-Modesto had more than $959,000 in campaign cash on hand as of mid-October. Federal Election Commission report. Former MP Adam GrayD-Merced, had more than $799,000. The race is considered a toss-up, according to nonpartisan election analysts.
Duarte’s campaign raised more than $996,000 in the first two weeks of October. Gray’s, almost $1.2 million.
In California’s 22nd congressional districtRep. David ValadaoR-Hanford, had nearly $910,000 left. Former MP Rudy SalasD-Bakersfield, had more than $562,000. The race is a toss-up.
Valadao’s campaign raised nearly $777,000 in the first two weeks of October. Salas’, more than $1.9 million.
In California’s 3rd congressional districtRep. Kevin Kiley had more than $909,000 left. His Democratic opponent, a specialist in wildfire resilience Jessica Morsehad more than $179,000. Analysts say the district will likely, but not definitively, choose Kiley, R-Roseville.
Kiley’s campaign spent more than $795,000 in the first two weeks of October. Morse, almost $474,000.
In California’s 9th congressional districtRep. Jos Harder had more than $2.3 million in campaign money. Mayor of Stockton Kevin Lincolna Republican, had more than $186,000. Analysts say the district will likely, but not definitively, choose Harder, D-Tracy.
Harder’s campaign spent more than $661,000 in the first two weeks of October. Lincoln’s, more than $277,000.
Campaign fundraising and spending aren’t the only cash contributions to districts. Outside spending includes political spending by groups that are not allowed to communicate with campaigns.
Campaign finances are far from the only factor in determining an election, but the money they have on hand during the race allows candidates to spend more on advertising, events and other necessities. It’s also good to have that money in case any unexpected problems arise.
The funds come from a wide range of sources, including sources not identified in the candidate’s official report, from individual donors, political action committees, other lawmakers, and other sources.
And the way money is spent by post-election campaigns can provide some clarity about what that candidate wants to do in the future, whether that’s re-election, running for another office, taking a position in the party or retiring .
Candidates are not expected to use remaining campaign funds for personal use. It can be given to other candidates, political party groups, campaign committees and charities. And it could go towards a recount fund.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“This measure is not about avoiding responsibility – it is about promoting rehabilitation, reducing recidivism and ultimately making our communities safer. By equipping incarcerated individuals with education, job training and support programs, we increase their ability to reintegrate into society and prevent future crimes.”
– Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho in a statement supports California Proposition 6 – to eliminate forced labor for inmates.
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