Smith campaign ‘powered by the people of South Carolina’
COLUMBIA –James Smith and Mandy Powers Norrell raised $316,135.40 between May 23 and June 30 in their campaign to become governor and lieutenant governor of South Carolina.
That brings total contributions in the second quarter to $480,658.58.
The contributions come overwhelmingly from inside South Carolina. Since the campaign started, it has received contributions from a total of 5,387 donors, with 5,022 of them being here in the state. That’s 93 percent.
The total number of contributions during the period covered in the latest report is 1,946. The average donation from individuals is $134.31.
During the same period, the Democratic nominees spent $644,432.64. The campaign now has $127,663.06 on hand.
This is the official second-quarter report, but the period covered is truncated because campaigns were required to make a pre-primary disclosure on June 2.
“The support we’ve gotten from South Carolinians from all walks of life and all income levels has been extremely gratifying, and humbling,” said Rep. Smith. “We have received donations from all 46 counties. This campaign is powered by the people of South Carolina.”
“And with the primary over,” he added, “We’re starting to get more support from across the political spectrum.” “With this kind of support, we can’t help but win,” said Rep. Powers Norrell. “This shows our people believe in us and we won’t let them down because we believe just as much in them.”