Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe’s campaign for governor has raised nearly $13 million over the past two years, putting him ahead of his Republican primary rivals in fundraising. Kehoe’s campaign and joint fundraising committee, American Dream PAC, have consistently outperformed his opponents, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and state Sen. Bill Eigel. Kehoe has not participated in any debates this summer, leading to criticism from his rivals about his reliance on corporate donations. The fundraising totals for all statewide candidates, congressional, legislative, and ballot measure efforts have exceeded $21 million.
In the GOP primary for attorney general, incumbent Andrew Bailey has raised significant funds, but challenger Will Scharf has self-funded his campaign and received substantial donations from PACs. The winner will face Democratic candidate Elad Gross, who reported a more modest fundraising total in the quarter.
In the U.S. Senate race, incumbent Josh Hawley is facing competition from state Sen. Karla May and Lucas Kunce in the Democratic primary. Hawley and Kunce have raised comparable amounts, with Hawley holding a slight edge in available cash. The race for lieutenant governor and Secretary of State also feature crowded GOP primaries, with candidates raising significant funds to support their campaigns.
Overall, fundraising totals across statewide races in Missouri have been high, indicating strong financial support for candidates from both parties. The upcoming primaries will determine the nominees who will advance to the general election, where they will face off against their respective opponents.
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