Well, that’s kind of underwhelming.
In his first FEC Report, Democrat Congressional candidate Billy Mawhiney raised less than a lot of State Legislative races do nowadays.
Billy Mawhiney Oct 2025 FEC Report by Pat Powers
In his first go at bat, which should be when he collects up front money from friends and family.. it doesn’t look like he has many, because he raised $17,106. Against this, he spent $8643.45, leaving him $8462.35 in the bank.
Well, at least he didn’t go backwards.
Former legislator Kameron Nelson gave him $1000, and he put $2,000 of his own money in.. otherwise, not a lot else that was noteworthy. I suspect his primary opponent will come in with heftier sums, but we’ll have to wait and see for that report.
Noticed a few businesses and non federal PACs donating. Be interesting to see if anyone at the FEC is awake.
Interesting. Money’s tight this year. I’m remembering that not long ago, you were reporting the South Dakota GOP wasn’t raising any money. It’s a good year to have $5 million in a campaign chest.
The next GOP report should be coming out any day. I am watching that closely.
How much did the GOP congressional candidates raise?
Considering he’s only been at it for 5 weeks it’s hard to judge right now