During the first quarter of this year, Democratic governor candidate John Gregg raised more money than incumbent Republican Mike Pence.
Without last minute support from a national group, Pence would’ve been out-raised nearly two-to-one.
Gregg brought in more than $1.8 million between January and March.
The largest donations are from Fred Eychaner, a major Democratic donor out of Chicago, and Indianapolis entrepreneur Christel DeHaan, typically a Republican supporter.
Pence raised about $1.5 million during the first quarter. About 1/3 of that total came from the Republican Governors Association on the final day of the financial reporting period.
Pence still leads in cash-on-hand, with more than $7.5 million through March compared to Gregg’s $5 million.
The Gregg campaign says the fundraising numbers are a sign of the public’s dissatisfaction with the governor.
The Pence team says it will have the resources necessary to execute its campaign.
