"Leading the Republican field in personal spending is former biotech executive Michael Minogue, who has invested $5.5 million in his campaign so far, including $2 million in the past month alone, according to campaign finance records. Former state economic development secretary Mike Kennealy has contributed $1.8 million of his own money since launching his campaign this spring, while former MBTA executive Brian Shortsleeve added $200,000 in November."
"There is no limit on how much a candidate can contribute to their own campaign, according to the Office of Campaign and Political Finance. Campaign funds are typically used for advertising, fundraising activities, staff salaries, travel, and other day-to-day operations. By contrast, none of the Democratic candidates in the race - including incumbent Gov. Maura Healey and challengers Matthew Dewar and Andrea James - have contributed personal funds to their campaigns, according to OCPF records."
Several Republican gubernatorial candidates in Massachusetts are using significant personal wealth to finance campaigns, with Michael Minogue contributing $5.5 million, Mike Kennealy $1.8 million, and Brian Shortsleeve $200,000. There is no legal cap on how much candidates can contribute to their own campaigns. Campaign funds commonly pay for advertising, fundraising, staff salaries, travel, and routine operations. No Democratic candidates in the current field have contributed personal funds. Self-funding is an established practice in the state, and recent municipal bids have seen similar large personal expenditures before candidates dropped out.
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