Jacob Ogles
Marco Island Republican Greg Folley has raised over $450,000 for an open House race. That includes more than $366,000 in his official campaign account and another $92,000 in the political committee, Friends of Greg Folley.
Most of the money rolled in during Folley’s first month as a candidate, including a $300,000 loan to his campaign.
But he has continued to cash a considerable number of checks. The Marco Island City Councilman raised $13,450 in his campaign account in June. The political committee raised a similar $13,500.
“I have been incredibly blessed by the strong support coming from the community,” Folley said. “Their willingness to invest in my campaign and future leadership is a great honor, and I can’t thank them enough.”
Folley is running to succeed state Rep. Bob Rommel, a Naples Republican who faces term limits.
The only other candidate in the race, Republican Gladyvette Benarroch, has raised about $64,200. That includes $7,480 raised in June. She also lent her campaign about $30,000 in March.
At the end of June, Folley’s campaign had $363,186 cash on hand, while his committee had another $90,614. Benarroch closed the month with $51,552 in the bank.
Of note, the bulk of Folley’s funding comes from individuals.
Some big donors include Illinois lawyer Michael Cullinan and his wife, Marguerite. The couple collectively gave $2,000 to Folley’s campaign and $9,000 to his committee. Steven Wunning, the retired president of Caterpillar, gave $1,000 to the campaign and $4,000 to the committee.
Of note, U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, an Illinois Republican raised in Florida, directed contributions from his campaign to Folley’s. LaHood for Congress gave $1,000 to Folley’s campaign and $500 to his committee.
Folley stressed his public service as he continued his campaign.
“I have a heart for Floridians, and it has been a privilege to serve my community in various local capacities in Marco Island, but now I’m ready to take my commitment to the next level as a state legislator. In Tallahassee, I want to fight for the policies that will preserve and protect our freedoms suffering under Washington’s relentless attack,” he said.
“We have had an impressive start to the campaign, and I look forward to keeping this strong momentum going up until Election Day.”
One comment
Earl Pitts "The Big Voice On The Right" American
July 14, 2023 at 11:58 am
Good mornting America,
Now this Folley guy over there in Naples looks like he may be OK to elect.
He’s wearing a nice military style haircut and not a man bun. Along with a proper business suit.
I, Earl Pitts American, hereby give the win to Folley with my all powerfull 100% effective each and every time endorsement.
Dont let me down Folley, never forget, that which The Earl of Florida giveth – The Earl of Florida may also taketh away. I, Earl Pitts American, will be keeping my eye on you Folley. Do not let me down.
Thank you America,
Earl Pitts American
America, Florida is going to have to be really carefull who we elect into political office, going forward, after the citizens of Miami/Dade epic fail in sending that homertesticle “Fabian” dude to represent them imn the State House up there in Tallahassee.
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