The Republican Party of Florida raised $2.745 million from July 1 through Sept. 30, more than three times the amount raised by the Florida Democratic Party, according to newly filed finance reports.
Among big contributions to the GOP during the quarter were $375,000 from Florida Chamber of Commerce-related PACs, $150,000 from the Publix supermarket chain; and $100,000 from United States Sugar.
The Florida Democratic Party raised $804,000 from July 1 through Sept. 30, while spending about $387,000, according to a new finance report posted on the state Division of Elections website.
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Among the contributions were $50,000 each from Palm Beach Gardens attorneys Fred Cunningham and Sean Domnick.
State candidates, political committees, and parties face a Tuesday deadline for filing reports detailing finance information for the year’s third quarter.
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