Kevin Stitt’s campaign for the Republican nomination in the governor’s race is claiming it has set the fundraising pace through growing support and matching funds. Stitt’s campaign announced Wednesday it posted more than $2.2 million in the two fundraising quarters in which the campaign has been active. During the fourth quarter 2017, the Stitt campaign deposited more than $600,000 into its campaign war chest.
“I am excited that our movement has attracted a large number of Oklahomans who are making a strong donation for their first time in a primary race for our state’s next governor,” said Stitt. “The chaos at the State Capitol and failure to enact forward-thinking policy has been a wake-up call for many. More Republicans are engaging in the primary process, and I am honored they are getting behind our pro-growth vision to make Oklahoma a Top Ten state.”
Lt. Governor Todd Lamb and Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett have turned in strong fundraising performances, while Attorney Gary Richardson has loaned his campaign more than a $1 million.
Part of Stitt’s fundraising performance is due to his commitment to matching donated funds. According to the campaign, in the fourth quarter, 330 donors contributed a total of $301,505.79. Stitt matched that amount, just as he did in the third quarter.
Stitt believes it is outsider status that has helped his campaign.
“Over the past few months, I have placed my full focus on a comprehensive listening tour of Oklahoma. Our state can’t afford to continue recycling the same ideas from the same set of politicians,” Stitt said. “Oklahomans want to see our state growing again, and this must start by addressing core structural issues with our government that have become the greatest impediment to enacting conservative priorities. I look forward to rolling out more of our platform, developed with the feedback and contributions of Oklahomans across the state, in the weeks ahead.”
