EMILYs List Statement on Endorsed Candidates Outraising Opponents this Quarter

For Immediate Release
July 21, 2022

EMILYs List Statement on Endorsed Candidates Outraising Opponents this Quarter

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILYs List President Laphonza Butler congratulated endorsed candidates on their prolific fundraising during the second quarter of 2022.  

“EMILYs List congratulates our endorsed candidates for outraising their Republican opponents and continuing to gain momentum this quarter. We are proud to stand with these pro-choice champions as they fight to protect and restore abortion access in their states and across the country, and voters are making it clear that they are too. We’re thrilled with their continued success in a year where abortion access is on the ballot, and know that they are the best choice for their constituents and for the country.”

• Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (NV-SEN) raised nearly $7.5 million this quarter, outraising challenger Adam Laxalt nearly three times over. Her campaign touts significant grassroots momentum, reporting that 97% of contributions were small dollar donations of $100 or less.
• State Rep. Emilia Sykes (OH-13) outraised Republican opponent Madison Gesiotto Gilbert in the race to represent Ohio’s 13th Congressional District, raking in over $500,000.
• Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) raised over $1 million in the second quarter, outraising both Republican challengers in her reelection campaign.
• Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) outraised Republican challenger Paul DeGroot over four times over, raking in over $1 million this quarter.
• Dr. Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) outraised her Republican opponent four times over, bringing in nearly $600,000 in the second quarter.
• Rep. Susan Wild (PA-07) raked in over $1 million this quarter, outraising Republican challenger Lisa Scheller.
• Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02) brought in over $1.4 million this quarter, outraising Republican challenger Tyler Kistner nearly 3 times over.
• Rochelle Garza (TX-AG) outraised twice indicted Republican incumbent Ken Paxton by over $176,000 according to his amended fundraising report. 

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