Donald Trump (R) has emerged as the top fundraiser among all presidential candidates in Pennsylvania, accumulating a staggering $2.14 million since the beginning of the campaign cycle. During the fourth quarter of 2023 alone, Trump managed to raise an impressive $502,595. Following closely behind, Joe Biden (D) secured the second-highest amount of donations from Pennsylvania, amassing a total of $1.5 million throughout the campaign and $943,704 in the fourth quarter.
In the year 2023, a total of $6 million was raised by twenty-three notable presidential candidates, including those who have dropped out of the race, from Pennsylvania donors. This amount is significantly lower compared to the $47.6 million raised by thirty-five candidates during the 2020 election cycle, as well as the $25 million raised by twenty-five candidates during the 2016 election cycle.
Here are the current fundraising totals from Pennsylvania for each presidential candidate in the 2023-2024 election cycle:
When we examine Biden and Trump individually, we can gain a better understanding of their respective strengths and weaknesses.
In the last quarter, Trump’s campaign received contributions from 15,688 donors in Pennsylvania. Among these donors, the majority, 7,120 (45%), made donations under $5. On the other hand, Biden’s campaign received contributions from 3,846 donors in Pennsylvania during the same period. Out of these donors, the largest share, 1,236 (32%), made donations ranging from $100 to $499.
In this election cycle, Biden has managed to raise 25% of the total donations received in Pennsylvania. Additionally, he secured 50.0% of the votes in the 2020 election. On the other hand, Trump has raised 35% of the donations in Pennsylvania this election cycle, while also receiving 48.8% of the votes in 2020.
The deadline for presidential candidates to report their fundraising figures is fast approaching on February 20, 2024. These reports will provide insights into the fundraising activities from January 1-31, 2024.
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