North State Journal: “The reports are in from the candidates running in the state’s 2022 U.S. Senate Democratic primary.
Former state Supreme Court chief justice Cheri Beasley raised $1.26 million. That amounts bests state Sen. Jeff Jackson, who raised just over $700,000. In his first quarter report, Jackson raised $1.3 million. He entered the race on January 26.
Beasley said of her totals, “I’m so grateful for all of the support and enthusiasm we’re seeing across NC. For too long, our senators have been more focused on their own self-interest than serving our state. Together we’ll make that happen.”
Jackson’s amount is half of what he raised in the first quarter, but insisted, “We’re seeing real momentum behind the movement we’re building, and we’re overwhelmed by the support we’ve received from folks across the state,” in a release from his campaign.
Jackson leads Beasley with the amount of available cash on hand, edging her slightly. Those totals, though, show Jackson spending at a much higher rate than Beasley.
Former state Sen. Erica Smith and the remaining announced Democratic candidates did not approach the type of fundraising of Beasley and Jackson, who may turn fire on one another soon.”