Walz, Flanagan campaign announces more than $3M in off-year fundraising
In this file photo, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (left) and Gov. Tim Walz (right) speak with each other.[AP/ File]
Tuesday, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan’s campaign office announced the campaign has raised more than $3.6 million in 2021, reportedly achieving a new fundraising record for a gubernatorial candidate in an off-year.
Walz announced his plans to run for reelection in October last year.
The campaign office reported more than 90% of contributions received were grassroots donations or contributions less than $200, and 94% of contributions were from Minnesota.
Educators made up the largest group of contributors, according to the campaign office.
For comparison, according to the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board, Walz’s year-end contributions totaled roughly $1.1 million in 2017, also an off-year, as Republican challenger Jeff Johnson’s totaled $262,923.
A GOP-endorsed challenger in the 2022 race will likely be identified in May.