Jaime Harrison has raised $57 million during the final quarter of his campaign, breaking the Senate’s fundraising record.
What We Know:
- Harrison is the Democratic challenger to South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham. Harrison and Graham’s race will be instrumental for Democrats to finally gain control of the Senate. Harrison’s $57 million during the final quarter shattered the previous record of $38 million set by Beto O’Rourke in 2018.
“This campaign is making history, because we’re focused on restoring hope back to South Carolina . . . While Lindsey Graham continues playing political games in Washington, Jaime Harrison is remaining laser-focused on the real issues impacting people here – like healthcare, broadband access, and COVID relief for business and families.” – Guy King, spokesperson for Jaime Harrison
- Senator Graham is the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, overseeing Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation. President Trump and Senate Republicans have been working fast to push through Barrett’s confirmation before the election.
- This push by Republicans has actually had a positive effect on Democratic fundraising. Democratic candidates have raised over $300 million since Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death, according to the fundraising platform ActBlue. Harrison has slammed Graham for flipping his position that Supreme Court nominees should not be confirmed during election years.
- Candidates around the country are seeing huge numbers leading up to the November 3 election. In North Carolina, Democratic candidate Cal Cunningham raised $28 million in the third quarter, and Theresa Greenfield raised $28.7 million in the third quarter in Iowa.
- Democrats need to flip four seats this election to gain control of the Senate. They already hold control over the House and they’re of course hoping Joe Biden wins as president. Even if they only gain three seats in the Senate, Kamala Harris could become the tie-breaking vote if the Biden campaign wins.
The Senate race in South Carolina has become increasingly close and is one to keep your eye on. President Trump won the state by over 14 points in 2016.
