In Vermont’s most competitive state Senate races, 10 wealthy families have contributed more than one-third of all campaign donations to Republican nominees. This data was analyzed by VTDigger, revealing that these families are playing a significant role in funding the Republican candidates in key districts. These races are seen as the GOP’s best chance to flip Democratic districts and reduce their supermajority in the Senate.
On the other hand, Democratic candidates have received support from their top individual contributors, which include the candidates themselves and their family members, accounting for one-fifth of their total fundraising. The involvement of these wealthy families in the election has raised concerns about the influence of money in politics.
GOP Governor Phil Scott has been actively campaigning to support these down-ballot Republicans in an effort to dent the Democrats’ numbers and sustain his vetoes. The campaign contributions from these families have surpassed the limit set by the state for individual contributions, leading to questions about coordination and influence in the election process.
The involvement of these wealthy families has led to a significant increase in fundraising totals for the Senate races, with Republican candidates outpacing their Democratic counterparts in terms of donations. This situation has raised concerns about the impact of money in politics and the influence of high-dollar donors on election outcomes.
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