Georgia's Kemp raises $7.4M in 7 months of reelection bid

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks during a news conference at Lockheed Martin on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, in Marietta, Georgia. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Tuesday that his main campaign committee raised more than $7.4 million in the seven months ending Jan. 31, giving him $12.7 million in cash as the Republican seeks reelection this year.

None of Kemp’s Republican primary rivals, including former U.S. Sen. David Perdue, former state Rep. Vernon Jones and Kandiss Taylor, have announced fundraising totals yet. Democrat Stacey Abrams also has not yet announced how much she raised.

Kemp has yet to file a full report with state officials, but his cash on hand rose by $3.5 million, showing he’s spending substantially in advance of the May 25 Republican primary. Kemp campaign manager Bobby Saparow said the numbers prove the incumbent “has the resources to win.”