Marsha Blackburn Raises Twice As Much Money For Senate Race As Opponent Gloria Johnson

Image Credit: Marsha Blackburn for Senate

The Tennessee Conservative Staff –

Republican U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn released a statement announcing $2.7 million in contributions in the third quarter, more than doubling those raised by her opponent, Democrat State Representative Gloria Johnson.

Johnson announced on Wednesday that her campaign had raised $1.3 million in its first quarter, with donations coming from 25,365 contributions coming in from all 50 states and all 95 counties in Tennessee. 

Blackburn noted that her third quarter total was a combination of funds raised by her campaign and the Blackburn Tennessee Victory Fund. Her Senate campaign now has over $6.5 million. She received 77,738 donations from all 95 counties and across the country.

In the statement, Blackburn’s camp says this shows that “Tennesseans are eager to re-elect Sen. Blackburn and that she remains well-positioned to win a second term.”

Johnson is one of the three Democratic lawmakers who was considered for expulsion from the State House of Representatives after she participated in a protest on the House floor in March of this year. She narrowly escaped being expelled by one vote from the committee.

Johnson now plans to try and claim the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Blackburn.

When announcing her bid for the seat in September, Johnson said, “Our grassroots team is full of Americans who are sick of corrupt politicians who only serve themselves and corporate special interests while they sell out the communities they were elected to serve.” 

Blackburn continues to run for reelection on a campaign of conservative ideals.

“The conservative values and principles that define the Volunteer State are worth fighting for, and every donation helps us keep Tennessee red come next November,” Blackburn said.