Top Fundraiser Amongst All Declared 2018 Challengers for the NY State Senate
January 23, 2018
Port Washington, NY-- Brad Schwartz, Democratic candidate for NY State Senate in the 7th District, raised $123K in the latest filing in a challenge to Republican incumbent, Sen. Elaine Phillips who raised $75K. Schwartz, who began fundraising in October, already boasts more donors than Phillips has received during her first year in office. Schwartz also maintains total cash on hand advantage with $106K vs. $70K, despite Phillips' head start.
Schwartz also starts 2018 as the top fundraiser among all newly declared candidates for the NY State Senate (both in terms of funds raised and cash on hand). In fact, his total receipts rank him among the Top 10 biggest fundraisers this filing period for all state senate campaigns, including sitting incumbents:
95% of contributors to Schwartz's campaign were individual donors. According to Schwartz: "These results demonstrate the tremendous momentum out there among the grassroots along with the desire among Nassau County residents and New Yorkers to see a change of culture in Albany. More than ever, we need a State government effective enough to serve the best interest of our residents - one that can stand up against the destructive policies now being aimed at NYS by this hostile federal government."
Brad Schwartz is a Port Washington resident and East Hills native who attended the Roslyn School District. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University with a Master's degree in Media from AFI. Prior to running for office, Schwartz worked as a professional editor and producer on Emmy-winning TV and documentary programming. As a native son of Nassau County, Brad will fight to reduce the high cost-of-living and tax burden on residents - to ensure L.I. communities remain affordable and desirable for all families, generations and income levels. A survivor of a devastating illness, Brad is determined to guarantee affordable health care for all New Yorkers.
Democratic Candidate for 7th Senate District Outraises Incumbent Sen. Phillips
1. Jeffrey D. Klein (IDC) $360,075.00
2. Martin J. Golden (R) $339,650.96
3. John J. Flanagan (R) $288,055.00
4. Todd Kaminsky (D) $286,230.00
5. Michael H. Ranzenhofer (R) $184,250.00
6. Brian Benjamin (D) $150,869.00
7. Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) $142,475.10
8. Timothy M. Kennedy (D) $138,736.39
9. James Seward (R) $125,881.61
10. Brad Schwartz (D) $123,171.55
New York State Board of Elections 2018 January Periodic Report Summary Page