Warnock, a first-time candidate, nearly doubles first quarter fundraising

Atlanta, GA – Today, the Warnock for Georgia Senate Campaign announced that it will report raising more than $2.85 million in the second quarter, his first full quarter of the race. This brings his total haul to over $4.3 million for the cycle. His fundraising nearly  doubled from the first quarter amid a drumbeat of endorsements from national and local figures.

These numbers, combined with recent endorsements from leaders like John Lewis, Elizabeth Warren, Jim Clyburn, Ayanna Pressley, Kamala Harris, Bob Trammell and local elected officials from  Augusta, Athens, Atlanta, Albany, Columbus, Savannah and Valdosta highlight that Warnock is consolidating support and gaining momentum across Georgia. 

“Our strong fundraising shows that Georgians are looking for real change and above all else, an authentic voice in Washington. I’m so grateful for the support we’ve earned this quarter and so proud of the campaign we’re building across our state. Folks want to know someone is looking out for them, their health care, their children’s futures, and their rights. We are in the fight for the soul of our nation’s democracy, but I’m encouraged that our message is resonating. It will be a tough fight, but with the support we’re seeing, it is one that we can win.” said Reverend Raphael Warnock.

Atlanta Journal Constitution: Georgia Senate: Warnock raises nearly $3M in Q2 in Loeffler race

By Greg Bluestiein
July 2, 2020

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• Democrat Raphael Warnock will report raising more than $2.85 million over the last three months in his campaign to oust U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler, a growing warchest he’ll use to try to edge out rivals in the November special election. 
• Warnock, the pastor of Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, has now collected at least $4.3 million since entering the race against Loeffler in January. The contest is a 21-candidate special election in November with no party primary to hash out nominees. 
• Recent polls show Warnock in a tight race with both Loeffler and U.S. Rep. Doug Collins, her most formidable Republican challenger. Several have also shown Lieberman within striking distance. 
• Warnock turned heads in April when he out-raised Collins and Loeffler in the first quarter. Both Republicans have yet to report their latest figures, though Loeffler is expected to add another $5 million to the $10 million she’s pumped into her campaign. 
• The pastor has presented himself to voters as a candidate who can seize the “moral moment” in Washington by championing expanded voting rights, an overhaul of the criminal justice system and other progressive policies.
• Ossoff also joined the chorus of Democrats who back Warnock by formally endorsing his campaign.

Warnock launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate in January 2020, and independent analysts at Cook Political immediately moved the race to one of the most competitive in the nation. Reverend Warnock outraised every candidate – Democrat and Republican – for the special election in the first fundraising quarter this year. He’s also earned support from leaders across the state including Stacey Abrams, Congressman John Lewis, Ambassador Andrew Young, Jason Carter and countless local officials. In addition to robust support from Georgians, he is backed by Planned Parenthood, End Citizens United, Democracy for America, the Congressional Black Caucus as well as Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn and multiple United States Senators, including Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand and Cory Booker.

About Reverend Warnock

Reverend Raphael Warnock grew up in Kayton Homes public housing in Savannah. Fourteen years ago, he was chosen to serve as Senior Pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, the former pulpit of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He is only the fifth Senior Pastor in the history of the church and the youngest pastor ever selected to serve in that position. Reverend Warnock believes his service does not stop at the church door, and has been an advocate to expand health care coverage and to ensure hardworking Georgians can make a living wage. As Senator, Reverend Warnock will bring to Washington the concerns of struggling Georgia families who wonder why no one is looking out for them, and focus on fighting for quality, affordable health care, for the dignity of working people who are paid too little as our government works more for Wall Street, and to make sure every voice is heard.

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