FORT WALTON BEACH — State Rep. Matt Gaetz announced his campaign has raised $729,382.87 since entering the race in late March to replace retiring Rep. Jeff Miller, Fla.-District 1.
Gaetz raised $366,727.57 in the second fundraising quarter, spanning April to June. The Gaetz campaign achieved key grassroots goals, including over 800 donors, more than 200 volunteers recruited, 41,000 Facebook fans, and over 16,000 homes visited and 7,700 phone calls made during this period, according to a campaign media release.
“I’m honored that conservatives across Northwest Florida are joining our campaign at a rapid pace. America faces serious challenges, and it is past time for Congress to secure the border, balance the budget and follow the Constitution,” Gaetz said.
“With well over $400,000 cash on hand, we have the resources to share Matt’s outstanding conservative record with tens of thousands of Republican primary voters,” Campaign Manager Ryan Smith said.
Gaetz, a Fort Walton Beach attorney, represents portions of Okaloosa County in the Florida House of Representatives. He currently chairs the Finance and Tax Committee.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Gaetz raises almost $730,000 for Congressional District 1 Campaign