"Supporters of the November ballot measure to reconfigure California's congressional districts - an effort led by Gov. Gavin Newsom to help Democrats win control of the U.S. House of Representatives next year - have far out-raised the opposition campaigns, according to fundraising disclosures filed with the state. The primary group backing Proposition 50 raked in $77.5 million and spent $28.1 million through Sept. 20, according to a campaign finance report that was filed with the secretary of state's office on Thursday."
"The committee has $54.4 million in the bank for the final weeks of the campaign, so Californian should expect a blizzard of television ads, mailers, phone calls and other efforts to sway voters before the Nov. 4 special election. The two main groups opposing the ballot measure have raised $35.3 million, spent $27.4 million and have roughly $8.8 million in the bank combined, campaign finance reports show."
Supporters of Proposition 50 raised $77.5 million and spent $28.1 million through Sept. 20, leaving about $54.4 million available for final campaigning. Opponents raised $35.3 million, spent $27.4 million and hold roughly $8.8 million combined. The measure would redraw California's congressional districts to bolster Democratic chances for the U.S. House. Major donors include George Soros ($10 million) to supporters and Charles Munger Jr. ($30 million) to opponents. The fundraising gap indicates a likely surge of television ads, mailers and phone outreach in the weeks before the Nov. 4 special election.
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