Third-quarter fundraising numbers released Sunday provide a glimpse into the strengths of the 2024 Republican presidential campaigns as the primary season is fast approaching.
Former President Donald Trump out-raised the entire GOP primary field, followed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and conservative businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) third-quarter filings. Trump also enters the year’s final fundraising quarter with the most cash on hand, with South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott next in line, followed by DeSantis and Haley.
“Team Trump raised over $45.5 million in the third quarter, with $37.5 million cash on hand, and completely dwarfing any Republican candidate,” Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung told the Daily Caller News Foundation in a statement. “This movement is powered by the grassroots and everyday Americans who are sick and tired of living in Crooked Joe Biden’s America. The fact is that President Trump will be the nominee and will beat Biden because he’s the only person who can supercharge the economy, secure our border, safeguard communities, and put an end to unnecessary wars. Americans want to return to a prosperous nation and there’s only one person who can do that — President Trump.”
Trump’s campaign raked in $24.5 million during the third fundraising quarter, and reported $37.5 million cash on hand, according to the FEC filing. DeSantis’ White House bid reported raising $11.2 million for the same time period, and ended the quarter with $12.3 million in hard dollars.
Haley garnered $8.2 million during the third quarter, and reported $11.6 million cash on hand to the FEC.
“We have seen a big surge in support and have real momentum,” Olivia Perez-Cubas, spokesperson for Haley, told the DCNF in a statement. “Nikki is emerging as the candidate who can move America beyond the chaos and drama of the past and present, and we have the resources we need to do it.”
Ramaswamy brought in $7.4 million, and ended the fundraising quarter with $4.2 million in campaign cash, according to the FEC filing.
“Vivek has held more than 250 events since he launched his campaign — his showing up on the ground and talking to everyone, not just those who agree with him, but those who ardently disagree with him, is building trust,” Tricia McLaughlin, campaign spokesperson, told the DCNF. “I think people can tell when you are saying what you believe versus when you are telling people what you think they want to hear. That kind of authenticity begets trust and builds a movement.”
While Scott raised $4.6 million, his campaign ended the fundraising period with $13.3 million cash on hand, according to the FEC filing. Scott’s campaign told the DCNF that it raised a total of $5.95 million across all entities. (RELATED: Here’s How Much Campaign Cash 2024 GOP Candidates Have Going Into The Next Fundraising Quarter)
“Tim Scott is the only candidate with the resources and message to win the nomination and beat Joe Biden,” Nicole Morales, spokesperson for Scott, told the DCNF in a statement, adding that Scott’s “campaign is built for the long-haul and will continue to share Tim’s message to protect the American dream for generations to come.”
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie raised $3.8 million during the third quarter, ending with $3.9 million cash on hand, according to the FEC filing. Both former Vice President Mike Pence and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum reported raising $3.4 million, but the latter ended the fundraising quarter with nearly double the amount of hard dollars than the former.
“In just over four months, Doug Burgum has established himself as a national candidate,” Lance Trover, spokesman for Burgum’s campaign, said in a statement.
Former Governor of Arkansas Asa Hutchinson, former Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie, former US Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, entrepreneur and author Vivek Ramaswamy, former Governor from South Carolina and UN ambassador Nikki Haley, US Senator from South Carolina Tim Scott and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum arrive onstage for the first Republican Presidential primary debate at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 23, 2023. (KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
Michigan businessman Perry Johnson brought in $1.6 million in campaign contributions during the third fundraising quarter, and ended with $1.1 million cash on hand, according to the FEC filing.
“Despite the corrupt RNC debate process which both ignores the importance of the early states and is designed to keep outsiders off the stage, Perry Johnson is committed to spending what is necessary to remain competitive as a presidential candidate in Iowa and New Hampshire,” Elizabeth Stoddart, spokesperson for Johnson, told the DCNF in a statement.
Conservative radio personality Larry Elder reported raising $970,414, and ended the quarter with $244,501 cash on hand. Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson received $666,781 in campaign contributions, and ended the fundraising quarter with $325,287 cash on hand, according to the FEC filing.
The RealClearPolitics average for a 2024 national Republican primary, based on polls conducted between Sept. 27 and Oct. 9, indicates that Trump is leading the crowded field by over 40 points, followed by DeSantis at 12.9%, Haley at 7.6%, Ramaswamy at 6.2% and Pence at 3.7%. Christie and Scott received 2.8% and 2% support, respectively, and all other GOP hopefuls garnered less than 1%.
President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign brought in $24.8 million during the third fundraising quarter, and ended the period with $32.2 million cash on hand, according to the FEC filing.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who switched his presidential campaign from Democrat to independent on Oct. 9, raked in $8.7 million during the third quarter with $6.2 million cash on hand, according to the FEC filing. Marianne Williamson reported raising $821,831, and ended the period with $101,166 cash on hand.
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