First appearance on Fox: Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Friday unveiled the latest fundraising figures for the Republican Party this campaign in his final pitch to his Senate colleagues, days before the election of the Republican leader to replace him in the Senate. I made it. The amount totals about $415 million, the highest ever for Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
A person familiar with Cornyn's political activities told Fox News Digital that the Texas Republican ultimately raised $33 million in the 2024 election cycle.
The total includes $16 million to the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC).
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Mr. Cornyn is emphasizing his own fundraising as he seeks to succeed Mr. McConnell, a powerful fundraiser. (Reuters)
“I am deeply grateful to the thousands of Americans who have contributed to this campaign,” Cornyn said in a statement regarding the fundraising status. “Their unprecedented support helped build the resources needed to advance our shared priorities in the Senate. This historic level of engagement will ensure effective, conservative leadership in Washington. It reflects the deep commitment of voters who want it.”
The 2024 big money brings the total amount raised during the senator's tenure to about $415 million, officials said.
Mr. Cornyn, along with rival Senate Minority Whip Sens. John Thune (R.S.D.) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), are seeking to succeed Mr. McConnell as leader. The election will be held by secret ballot on November 13th.
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From left: Sens. John Cornyn, John Thune, and Rick Scott are candidates in the race to succeed Mitch McConnell as leader. (Getty Images)
Fundraising ability is seen as a key factor in future Republican leadership races, as the winner will become a symbol of the Republican Congress and be relied on to funnel money into key Senate races. This is a role McConnell assumed throughout his life, during which he became known as a fundraising titan.
Mr. Cornyn made his fundraising data publicly available throughout 2024 for both colleagues and donors to view.
It's worth noting that the senator has been the Senate Republican's top fundraiser, second only to McConnell, for 15 years, the person further noted.
Texas Republicans created the Cornyn Victory Committee in 2021 to help the Republican campaign. During the 2021-2022 campaign, the committee's fundraising efforts raised $20 million, more than any of his Republican colleagues except McConnell and Scott, then the NRSC chairman. pointed out.
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While Mr. Cornyn has proven his prowess when it comes to promoting resources, Mr. Thune has also made his mark on fundraising.
A person familiar with Mr. Thune's political activities told Fox News Digital that he has raised $33 million this election cycle, matching Mr. Cornyn.
The official said Thune has been raising money and campaigning in Nevada, Montana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania, his home state for the election cycle and the U.S. Senate race. He pointed out that he had done so.
Mr. Thune has also raised money through his super PAC, New Heights Action, and the 501c4 group New Heights for America, which brought in $22.3 million this cycle. These groups are led by former Trump administration official John DeStefano.
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Senator John Thune (Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
In recent months, Thune's team has emphasized his travels during the Senate recess, particularly on-the-ground campaigning with candidates.
Mr. Cornyn's full travel schedule has not been made public, but the senator has often chosen his home state of Texas, which is a reliable fundraiser for Republicans. His political work has led Fox News Digital to several public events in Michigan, Nevada, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania since August.
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In October, the Texas senator raised $1 million in one day for Republican Senate candidates in Ohio, Montana, Michigan and Wisconsin at events in Dallas and Houston, the person said. It is said that he collected them.
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