Written By: Stephan Neukam
When Wes Moore, a Democratic candidate for Maryland governor, raised over $4 million and topped a crowded primary field in fundraising last year, the campaign tapped into millions in out-of-state contributions to help build its foundation.
Along with the out-of-state funding, Moore, a political newcomer, raised more money than any candidate from Maryland donors, propelling his campaign to be one of the most well-financed in the race.
An analysis of campaign data by Capital News Service found other candidates in the Democratic primary similarly drew from the well of money from other states. Their campaigns were fattened with donations from Democratic strongholds like New York, California and Chicago, campaign finance records show.
The Maryland governor’s race, which is open because Republican Gov. Larry Hogan is term-limited, has garnered little national attention compared to contests in Virginia last year and a much-anticipated gubernatorial fight in Texas in November.
The lead up to the June primary, however, reveals how candidates from all over the country bolster their runs with outreach to cash-rich fundraising areas in other states, according to the data analysis, campaign veterans, political scientists and campaign donors.
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