COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) –
Candidates for numerous political offices revealed how much money they have to work with a year before the 2024 primary election.
Those running for various offices in Jefferson City filed their July quarterly report with the Missouri Ethics Commission before Monday’s deadline. The reports give a fresh look at the candidates running for both statewide and General Assembly offices. Reports cover fundraising and spending from April 1st to June 30th.
governor
Current Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe led the pack of Republican candidates who have announced their hopes for the party’s nomination for governor. Kehoe reported raising more than $582,000 during the quarter. He carries a campaign coffer of $1.1 million.
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft reported raising more than $171,000 with $530,000 on hand. State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) reported raising $141,000 with $245,000 on hand.
House Minority Leader Crystal Quade (D-Springfield) raised more than $11,000 during the quarter and had $56,000 in the bank. Quade announced his run for governor after the quarterly reporting deadline.
Justice Minister
The top two Republican candidates for attorney general now have more than $1 million between them to spend in the primary.
Current Attorney General Andrew Bailey reported raising more than $147,000 during the quarter and putting $412,000 into his account. Challenger Will Scharf took in the least at $67,000, but still has a sizeable amount on hand with a reported $891,000.
Democratic candidates Elad Gross and Rep. Sarah Unsicker (D-Shrewsbury) raised $27,000 and $2,000, respectively. Gross reported $36,000 on hand, while Unsicker said he had $12,000 on hand.
Senate District 19
Stephen Webber remains the only candidate officially seeking the state senate district representing Boone County. The Democrat will try to turn his party around after Republicans won the seat in the last four elections. The district will consist of only Boone County in 2024, which has typically favored Democrats.
Webber reported raising more than $76,000 during the quarter, giving him $127,000 on hand. A political action committee supporting his candidacy reported raising $24,500. That puts over $228,000 in his account.
