Indiana’s candidates for governor have announced money raised in 2016, with Gov. Mike Pence’s opponent, John Gregg, D-Sandborn, having raised slightly more than the Republican in the first quarter of this year.
Pence, who will be running for re-election to a second term in office, has reported raising $1.52 million for the first quarter with $7.65 million on hand, according to a press release from his campaign.
Hoosiers made up more than 88 percent of Pence’s campaign contributions, according to the release.
“We are grateful for the continued support from all four corners of the Hoosier state,” said Marty Obst, executive director for Mike Pence for Indiana Executive, in a press release. “From fiscal responsibility and record job creation to economic policies such as the Regional Cities Initiative, Governor Pence has demonstrated a commitment to ensure Indiana continues to set the pace as a national leader in innovative, common-sense solutions.”
Gregg has raised $1.86 million in the first quarter with a total of $5.6 million for the cycle, according to a campaign press release.
Gregg’s release stated 3,251 individual contributions were reported, 97 percent of which were from Indiana and 85 percent of which were $100 or less.
“These are exceptionally strong fundraising numbers, especially for a challenger,” said Tim Henderson, Gregg for Governor campaign manager, in the release. “It’s further proof that Hoosiers are fed up with Mike Pence constantly embarrassing our state with his ideological pursuits. They are ready for the common-sense, issue-focused leadership that John Gregg will bring so Indiana can begin moving forward again.”
While Pence’s campaign has raised more money overall than Gregg’s — a total of more than $12 million, according to the Mike Pence for Indiana release — the latter has raised more money in the first quarter of the year. Henderson said in the Gregg for Governor release that it is clear Gregg has the momentum in the election.
The next quarterly reporting period ends June 30, 2016.
Alexa Chryssovergis
