Political candidates report finances one year out from August primary election

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) -

Candidates for numerous political offices revealed how much money they had to work with a year out from the 2024 primary election.

Those running for various offices in Jefferson City filed their July quarterly report with the Missouri Ethics Commission by Monday's deadline. The reports give a new look into candidates vying for both statewide and General Assembly offices. The reports cover fundraising and spending from April 1 to June 30.

Governor

Current Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe led the pack of Republican candidates that have announced their hope for the party nomination for governor. Kehoe reported raising more than $582,000 in the quarter. He carries a $1.1 million campaign coffer.

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft reported raising more than $171,000 with $530,000 on hand. State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) reported raising $141,000 with $245,000 on hand.

House Minority Leader Crystal Quade (D-Springfield) raised more than $11,000 in the quarter and had $56,000 banked. Quade announced her run for governor after the quarter's reporting deadline.

Attorney General

The two leading Republican candidates for attorney general now have more than $1 million between them on hand to spend for the primary.

Current Attorney General Andrew Bailey reported raising more than $147,000 in the quarter, putting $412,000 in his account. Challenger Will Scharf raised less at $67,000, but still keeps a sizable amount on hand with $891,000 reported.

Democratic candidates Elad Gross and Rep. Sarah Unsicker (D-Shrewsbury) raised $27,000 and $2,000 respectively. Gross reported $36,000 on hand while Unsicker said she has $12,000 on hand.

Senate District 19

Stephen Webber remains the only candidate officially seeking the state senate district representing Boone County. The Democrat will try to flip the seat to his party after Republicans won the seat in the last four elections. The district will consist only of Boone County in 2024, which has typically favored Democrats.

Webber reported raising more than $76,000 in the quarter, giving him $127,000 on hand. A political action committee supporting his candidacy reported collecting $24,500. That puts more than $228,000 in its account.