House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) made headlines on Thursday with her campaign announcing a staggering fundraising haul of $7.1 million in the first quarter of this year.
This impressive figure includes contributions not only to her own campaign but also to the House Battleground Fund and various national committees and candidates.
Stefanik’s fundraising efforts garnered support from 70,000 donors, with an average contribution of $21, culminating in a total of $20 million raised so far this election cycle.
Elise Stefanik (Credits: X.com)
The deadline for filing first-quarter fundraising reports, encompassing the period from January through March, is April 15. Stefanik’s latest fundraising triumph surpasses her previous record of $5.2 million raised in the last quarter of 2023.
Stefanik has emerged as a prominent figure within the Republican Party and has been floated as a potential vice presidential candidate for former President Trump.
Her national profile soared as she staunchly defended Trump in Congress and gained attention for her viral line of questioning to university presidents regarding antisemitism.
Stefanik (Credits: The Guardian)
Regarding the prospect of serving in a Trump administration, Stefanik expressed openness during an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press” in January. “Well, I, of course, would be honored to serve in any capacity in a Trump administration. I’m proud to be the first member of Congress to endorse his reelection.
I’m proud to be a strong supporter of President Trump, and he’s going to win this November,” she stated, leaving the door open to potentially joining Trump’s ticket as his running mate.
