Rep. Christopher Smith (R-Manchester) has a 35-1 cash advantage over his primary challengers as he seeks re-election to a 22nd term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Smith has raised $1,093,312 this cycle, including $61,531 between April 1 and May 18, and has $700,094 in his campaign warchest. Smith has spent $623,929 to keep his seat, including $186,283 during the 48-day pre-election period.
Mike Crispi, a conservative podcaster who moved to New Jersey’s 4th district to take on Smith, has raised $120,386, including a $30,000 personal loan and $24,617 between April 1 and May 18. Crispi has spent $100,243 — $40,569 of it in within the 48-day period – and has 19,893 cash-on-hand.
Crispi reported paying $32,500 to Drake Ventures, the political consulting firm headed by Roger Stone.
Retired FBI agent Steve Gray has paid himself back $50,000 of the $80,000 he previously loaned his campaign, a sign that he has folded up his campaign. He raised just $24,922 above his personal contribution — $13,349 of it between April 1 and May 18. He has $15,195 in the bank.
Michael Blasi, whose name remains on the June 7 primary ballot despite dropping out earlier this month, raised $83,495. He repaid himself a $10,000 loan on April 20, two weeks before his withdrawal.
Democrat Matthew Jenkins has still not filed with the Federal Election Commission, an indication that he has still not raised the $5,000 threshold despite entering the race in March.
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