Senate Re-election Decision Looms for Kyrsten Sinema Amid Fund-Raising Challenges

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Tim Sheehy, a Republican challenger to Mr. Tester, raised $2.5 million in the fourth quarter, which included $450,000 of his own money. In Ohio, Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown raised $6.6 million in the same period and had $14.6 million on hand. Among the Republican contenders in Ohio, Bernie Moreno collected $800,300, State Senator Matt Dolan raised $357,700, and Secretary of State Frank LaRose gathered $812,500 during the fourth quarter.

Senate Race Fundraising: Key Candidates’ Financial Updates

Republican contender, Tim Sheehy, reported raising $2.5 million in the fourth quarter for the Montana Senate race, including $450,000 from his own pocket, according to his filings. Far-right agitator, Matt Rosendale, is expected to join the race soon.

Incumbent Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, a Democrat seeking a fourth term, amassed $6.6 million in donations in the fourth quarter and retains $14.6 million in funds.

Among top Republican challengers in Ohio, businessman Bernie Moreno collected $800,300 in the fourth quarter, ending the year with $2 million in reserve. Moreno, endorsed by former President Trump, personally invested over $3 million into his campaign.

State Senator Matt Dolan, another Republican candidate, raised $357,700 in the fourth quarter, commencing the new year with $4.8 million. G.O.P. contender, Frank LaRose, collected $812,500 in the same period, starting the new year with $771,600.

The Senate race suspense continues with Ms. Sinema. After leaving the Democratic Party in late 2022, she remains unclear about her plans for a second term, keeping the political world on tenterhooks.

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