As we reach election day, there are new developments in the news and polling that greatly improve candidates chances.
These newly important candidates need funding since their races were not on large national donor lists. Please donate to the Late Breaking Opportunities Fund to help these candidates.
After tomorrow (10/29), Florida candidates can no longer receive money.
Kathy Lewis FL-SD-20: Florida needs to flip 3 seats to tie in the senate and prevent a partisan gerrymander. Kathy Lewis is the third seat. A new poll released yesterday shows she is behind by 1 point in her race which is within the margin of error. She needs last minute support to put her over the top. She has done an amazing job fundraising over $100K with mainly grassroots support, but has still been outraised by her competitor 4:1. She did a great job running in 2018 gaining 46.5% of the vote against a strong incumbent. This time the seat is open and very winnable.
Christopher Quist AK-HD-1: Alaska is the news here. The Democrats used to hold the house with a coalition of Republicans and Independents. On October 6th the Republicans decided to call off the coalition leaving the Democrats needing 4 seats to regain the house. Christopher Quist is a DLCC recommended candidate running for a seat in Fairbanks that was decided by 1 contested vote in 2018! This is the true definition of a Toss Up election. Funding goes far in Alaska with a small population and Christopher has currently raised $16K. As an added bonus, support here will also get out the vote for Dr. Al Gross, a strong contender for the US Senate.
Kolbe Cole PA-HD-10: Pennsylvania needs to flip 9 seats in the house to have the majority. On October 20, Kolbe was moved to Tilt D by CNalysis due to a scandal with the Republican candidate and a strong independent candidate. This improved the PA House to Tilt R. Kolbe has raised $11K through Q2 (Q3 not available yet).
Dawn Douglas FL-HD-67: The Florida house needs 14 seats to tie. Dawn had a strong showing in 2018 getting 46% of the vote. A poll from October 18th in Pinellas County (where her district is located) showed Biden at +13 where Trump was +1 in 2016 greatly improving Dawn's chances. Additionally, her district was +5 for Obama in 2012. Dawn has raised $12K through mid October.
These candidates could be the tipping point for their state house and senate and are in key swing states (Florida and Pennsylvania) or in a state with a strong candidate for Senator (Alaska) so contributions will help get out the vote where it matters.
Please support these candidates whose chances have been greatly improved or made more important by late breaking news. These races are underfunded relative to higher profile ones and your money will have an outsized impact. Thanks for your support.
After tomorrow (10/29), Florida candidates can no longer receive money.
Please support Kathy Lewis, Kolbe Cole and Dawn Douglas at:
Late Breaking Fund: secure.actblue.com/donate/late_breaking
Christopher Quist raises money at his campaign website.
Please support Christopher Quist at: quistforhouse.com