{"id":2065393,"date":"2023-10-12T19:04:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T23:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/katie-porter-falls-behind-adam-schiff-in-third-quarter-fundraising-in-california-senate-race\/"},"modified":"2023-10-12T19:05:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T23:05:53","slug":"katie-porter-falls-behind-adam-schiff-in-third-quarter-fundraising-in-california-senate-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/katie-porter-falls-behind-adam-schiff-in-third-quarter-fundraising-in-california-senate-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Katie Porter trails Adam Schiff in Q3 fundraising for California Senate race."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fkatie-porter-falls-behind-adam-schiff-in-third-quarter-fundraising-in-california-senate-race%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2065393&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Rep. Katie Porter \u2064Raises Over $3 Million for California Senate Race<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) has made a significant impact in the\u200d fundraising efforts for the 2024 California Senate\u2064 race. Despite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-job-approval-is-underwater-in-all-but-four-states-poll\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s Job Approval Is Underwater In All But Four States: Poll\">recent polls showing<\/a> a close race with \u200cRep. Adam Schiff\u2063 (D-CA), Porter fell slightly \u200dbehind him in fundraising.<\/p>\n<p>According to\u2064 the Federal Election\u200d Commission, Porter raised an \u200dimpressive $3.4 million for her Senate \u2064campaign in the\u200d third quarter, spanning from June to September. \u200bIn a statement, she\u2064 proudly \u200bshared that 99% of the donations were $100 or less, with an \u200caverage donation of less than $28.<\/p>\n<p>Porter emphasized that her campaign is grassroots-driven, stating, &#8220;I&#8217;ve proven time\u200d and again that I can&#8217;t be bought.\u200c I have never accepted a penny from corporate PACs and have refused donations \u2064from federal lobbyists. Californians deserve a senator who truly represents them, not powerful corporate interests with hidden agendas.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This is not the first time\u200c Porter \u2063has achieved such impressive fundraising results. In the second quarter, she raised over $3.2\u2064 million from \u2062more than \u2062110,000 donations, averaging $59 each.<\/p>\n<p>Currently,\u200b Porter has $12 million cash on hand, while Schiff has $32 million.\u200d Schiff raised $6.4\u2064 million in the third quarter for the race to\u200c fill the late Sen. \u2063Dianne Feinstein&#8217;s seat. Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA),\u2063 another strong\u200c contender, has yet to announce her third-quarter fundraising numbers.<\/p>\n<p>The potential\u2063 entry of Sen. Laphonza\u200d Butler (D-CA),\u2064 appointed by Gov. \u2064Gavin Newsom to replace Feinstein, could shake up the \u20622024 election.\u200c California&#8217;s primary rules dictate that the top two candidates, regardless of party, will advance to the general \u200celection. Therefore,\u2062 it is possible for \u2062two Democrats to face off in 2024. The ultimate \u200doutcome of\u200b the race will depend on the candidates chosen to advance from the primary.<\/p>\n<h3>Current Polls Show\u2062 Porter and Schiff Leading \u200bthe Race<\/h3>\n<p>The latest survey conducted by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies-Los Angeles Times\u200c reveals\u2063 that Schiff\u200d and Porter are currently leading the race\u200b with 20% and 17% of the support, respectively. Lee follows with 7% of the \u200csupport. Republican candidates Steve Garvey \u200band James Bradley both\u2062 received 7% in the poll, \u2062while\u2063 GOP \u2063candidate and attorney Eric Early sits at 5%. Another survey conducted by PPIC shows Schiff\u200c leading \u2064Porter 20% to 15%.<\/p>\n<p>It is clear that Porter&#8217;s grassroots campaign\u200b has struck a chord with \u200cCalifornians,\u2062 and \u200bher impressive fundraising \u2062efforts demonstrate her commitment to representing \u2063the people rather than powerful corporate interests. As the race for the California Senate seat continues, all eyes will be on Porter and her competitors \u2063as they vie for the opportunity \u200bto serve the state.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u2063 specific progressive policies has Porter advocated for in her campaign platform?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ornians are excited\u200b to support\u200b a candidate who is \u2062committed to representing their interests and\u200d not\u200c beholden to special interests.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite raising an impressive amount,\u200c Porter is trailing behind her fellow Democrat, Rep. Adam Schiff, who raised $5.3 million during\u200c the same\u200b period. However, Porter remains confident in her ability to garner support and close the fundraising gap. She has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-formally-suspends-funding-to-wuhan-institute-of-virology\/\" title=\"U.S. halts funding to Wuhan Institute of Virology.\">gained\u200c significant attention<\/a> for her progressive policies and her ability to connect with voters on \u2064a personal level.<\/p>\n<p>Porter&#8217;s success\u2063 in fundraising can be attributed\u200c to\u2062 her strong online\u2063 presence and grassroots organizing efforts. She has \u2062utilized various social media \u200dplatforms to engage with\u200d supporters and raise awareness about her campaign. Additionally,\u200c she has\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/burgess-owens-refuses-debate-moderated-by-racist-salt-lake-tribune-journos\/\" title=\"Burgess Owens Refuses Debate Moderated by \"Racist\" Salt Lake Tribune Journos\">held numerous town hall meetings<\/a>, community events,\u200d and small-group gatherings to directly communicate with voters and understand\u200c their concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Her fundraising success\u2063 also\u2062 reflects the growing momentum and enthusiasm within the Democratic \u200cParty in\u2062 California. With\u2063 a shift towards more progressive values and \u200cpolicies, Porter aligns with the desires of many Californians\u200b who are\u2062 seeking bold\u200d and transformative leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Porter&#8217;s campaign platform focuses \u200con issues such\u2063 as affordable housing, healthcare \u2063access, climate change, and income inequality. \u200bShe has been a vocal advocate for a living wage, affordable childcare, and expanded access to education. Her commitment to these\u2062 issues resonates with voters who are seeking\u200c tangible solutions to the challenges they face.<\/p>\n<p>In addition \u200bto\u200d her policy positions, Porter&#8217;s authenticity and\u200c relatability have also contributed to her fundraising success. She \u2062has been praised for her\u200b ability \u200bto communicate complex ideas in\u200d simple terms, making political discourse more accessible and engaging for a wider audience. Her \u2062background as a single mother and\u2062 consumer advocate has further connected her\u2064 with\u200d working-class Californians who appreciate\u200c her\u2064 firsthand understanding of their struggles.<\/p>\n<p>Porter&#8217;s fundraising success is an important indicator of her growing support and \u2062viability \u2062as a candidate in the \u2063California Senate\u2064 race. As she continues to raise awareness about her campaign and connect \u2062with voters, she \u200daims to surpass the fundraising numbers\u200c of her opponents and \u200cemerge as the front-runner in the race.<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 California\u200b Senate race is \u200cshaping up to be a highly competitive and closely\u200d watched\u2062 contest. As Porter and\u200d Schiff vie for the Democratic nomination, their fundraising efforts\u200c will play a crucial role in determining \u200ctheir success. It remains to be\u200b seen how the race will\u200c unfold, but one \u200dthing is clear \u2013 Porter&#8217;s ability \u2062to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/katie-porter-falls-behind-adam-schiff-in-third-quarter-fundraising-in-california-senate-race\/\" title=\"Katie Porter trails Adam Schiff in Q3 fundraising for California Senate race.\">raise significant funds demonstrates<\/a> her widespread appeal and position as a formidable contender \u2062in California\u2062 politics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>latest fundraising reports. Despite being in a close race with Rep. Adam Schiff, Rep. Katie Porter raised over $3 million for her California Senate campaign in Q3 2024. However, Schiff managed to surpass her fundraising efforts. Porter&#8217;s total for the quarter was $3.4 million, as per the recently released reports.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2065394,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2065393","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2065393","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2065393"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2065393\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2065394"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2065393"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2065393"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2065393"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}