The state Dem Party outraised the state GOP by more than $136,000 in June through its federal account.
Dems reported $374,369 raised, while the Republican Party reported $237,906 in June, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.
In May, Dems outraised Republicans by $258,627. Republicans reported raising $157,307, while Dems reported receiving $415,934 that month.
In the June report, the state GOP noted transfers from U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil’s joint fundraising committee from both Winklevoss twins, Cameron and Tyler, with each giving $10,000. The billionaire twins are known for their investment in cryptocurrency and a lawsuit against Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook. They also donated a combined $1 million to GOP governor candidate Bill Berrien’s PAC in the two months after it launched.
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In June, the state Dem Party outspent the Republican Party 5.5-1.
The Dem Party reported spending $915,053 to the state GOP’s $168,171.
The Dem Party’s spending was mostly for operating costs, such as salaries, legal fees, software and administrative expenses.
At the end of the month, Republicans reported $450,718 cash in the bank, and the Democratic Party reported over $3 million.
