New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has nearly erased the lead in fundraising by Rep Andy Kim in the race for U.S. Senate.
Murphy raised $3.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to Kim’s $2.8 million, reported Politico.
She entered the race six weeks after Kim who had already raised $1 million to replace indicted Sen. Bob Menendez. Both currently have $2.7 million in their treasury.
Kim has served as a representative of the 3rd district of New Jersey since 2019. Murphy has been first lady of the state since 2018 when her husband Phil Murphy became governor.
Kim says 92% of the contributions he received in the fourth quarter were $100 or less with no money coming from Political Action Committees or PACs, according to New Jersey Globe.
“$100 might not seem like a lot to some, but I know what $100 means to working families,” said Kim.
Less than one percent of the contributions for Murphy were less than $100.
The two candidates will meet in a head to head debate on February 18th.
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