DGA Raises $5.3M In First Quarter
The Democratic Governors Association today announced what the group is calling a "record-breaking" first quarter fundraising take of $5.3M, the most the raised in an off-year first quarter. The organization brought in $23M last year and $18.1M in 2006.
"Governors are on the frontline of our economic recovery, and it's important to elect people who believe that we need to invest in our schools, help hardworking families over the hump of tough times and focus on creating jobs," said MT Gov. Brian Schweitzer, DGA chairman, in a release. "It's gratifying that our supporters continue to see the value of investing in these races for the once-in-a-generation elections in 2009 and 2010."
There are two critical gubernatorial races in play this year: Virginia and New Jersey. Both parties are coveting wins in the states as signs of their national strength. Republicans, in particular, are hoping to win back the corner offices in the Commonwealth and the Garden State as evidence that the ailing GOP is on the upswing.
There are 36 gubernatorial races in 2010, just before congressional redistricting commences. Most governors will have a say in how those lines are drawn.
"The DGA has been preparing for this election since 2006," Nathan Daschle, executive director of the DGA, said in a statement. "We're better positioned than ever before to defend our incumbents and pick up new territory in this election cycle, and this fundraising accomplishment in a difficult economic climate demonstrates the commitment to giving President Obama partners to work with in the states."
We're still awaiting fundraising numbers from the Republican Governors Association.
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