Skip to content

Meek Leads in Florida Senate Fundraising

CQ Photo

Kendrick Meek talking to reporters in January after announcing his candidacy. (Getty)

Democratic Rep. Kendrick B. Meek has established himself as a fundraising leader in the earliest stages of Florida’s 2010 open Senate race, though potential heavy-hitters threaten to knock him out of that position in the coming weeks.

Meek, who is serving his fourth term representing the Miami-area 17th District, reported to the Federal Election Commission $1.8 million raised through Mar. 31, which included $324,000 transferred from his House account. After spending, Meek reported $1.6 million on hand at the close of the first quarter.  

Meek’s totals trumped those of Democratic primary competitor Dan Gelber , a Florida state senator. Gelber raised $363,000 and reported $296,000 on hand.

Recent Stories

Legal questions surround Trump’s talk of political prosecutions

Trump can make immigration moves on his first day back in office

How RFK Jr.’s health proposals would stack up in practice

High hopes for bald eagle bill in the lame duck

Here’s a look at who’s in — and possibly in — Trump’s second administration

Trump administration faces antitrust enforcement dilemma