John,
As a former professor, I often say being in Congress involves a lot of teaching and learning. Learning from experts and from my constituents, and teaching the public about how government policy affects them.
Today I bring you a lesson on “end of quarter fundraising deadlines.” (But if you already know what they are and want to chip in, you can do so here!).
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What is the end of quarter fundraising deadline? Every three months, campaigns are required by the Federal Election Commission to report how much money they have raised. This quarter ends on June 30th, so we’re in the midst of a big push to make sure we report a strong number. |
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Does anyone actually check this? Yes! Republican super PACs are watching these numbers to see which races are worth investing in. They’ve already put millions into attack ads here in CA-47, but how much more they spend this summer is still to be seen, and reporting a strong number can help keep them from spending even more on our race. |
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Why do you need my money anyways? I’m really proud to be one of only *six* Members of Congress who don’t take corporate PAC or lobbyist money. But that means I rely on grassroots donors—most of our contributions are less than $25. I need a well funded campaign because this will be my toughest race yet. This district is made up of equal numbers of Democrats and Republicans and historically midterm elections are tough for the sitting president’s party. On top of that, the LA media market is the second most expensive in the country, meaning we need millions of dollars to run the TV ad campaign we need. |
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Thanks,
Katie Porter
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Katie is running for re-election in California’s 47th district, which includes Irvine and coastal Orange County. This purple district contains an equal number of Democrats and Republicans and is a must-win for Democrats. Consider pitching in today so we have the resources to keep Katie in Congress fighting for working people. |
