Top Democrat Gov. candidate, Kotek, falls to 5th place

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon
OregonWatchdog.com

Here is the funds raised for this year 2022.

1. Betsy Johnson (Ind.) — $3,995,004
2. Nick Kristof (disqualified. D) — $1,579,827
3. Bob Tiernan (R) — $1,036,000
4. Christine Drazan (R) — $1,015,990
5. Tina Kotek (D) — $399,969
6. Stan Pulliam (R) — $228,693
7. Bud Pierce (R) — $194,991
8. Jessica Gomez (R) — $180,445
9. Tobias Read (D) — $162,000
10. Bridget Barton (R) — $130,000

Others…

Marc Theilman (R) $77,000
Kerry McQuisten (R) $71,000
Casey Kulla (D) $21,000
Wilson Bright (D) $5,000
Bill Sizemore (R) $0
Paul Romero (R) $0
Michael Cross (D) $0

Expected front runner for the Democrat candidates, Tina Kotex, is only 6th place in the fundraising raise.  She is behind two Republican candidates (Tiernan, Drazan), one Independent candidate (Betsy Johnson) and one Democrat candidate who had to cease campaigning weeks ago (Nick Kristof) due to being classified as ineligible to run.

Here is the other important number — cash on hand.

1. Betsy Johnson – $4,000,000
2. Nick Kristof – $1,341,000
3. Bob Tiernan – $1,028,796
4. Chrstine Drazan – $1,015,990
5. Tina Kotek – $957,800
6. Tobias Read – $622,441
7. Bridget Barton – $434,120
8. Stan Pulliam – $295,769
9. Bud Peirce – $194,991
10. Jessica Gomez – $98,485