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2020 general election

Massachusetts Senate

The candidate who raised the most money won.

$13M was spent on the 2020 Massachusetts Senate race: $13M raised by the campaigns, $1.0M of it from PACs, plus $0 from outside groups (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). Edward J. Markey (Democrat) won and was the top fundraiser.

Total money

$13M

Raised by campaigns

$13M

PAC checks

$1.0M

Outside money

$0

Candidates

Raised by the campaign Outside money supportingOutside money attacking Democrat Republican Other
Edward J. MarkeyDemocrat, incumbent
✓ Won
Raised
$12M
Spent
$13M
From individuals
$9.8M
From PACs
$980K
From party
$50K
Own money & loans
$6K
Outside money for
$0
Outside money against
$0

Who paid: 8% of Markey's money came from PACs

Corporate $203K (20%)Trade group $107K (11%)Leadership PAC $348K (35%)Membership $77K (8%)Union $168K (17%)Super PAC $19K (2%)Other $73K (7%)
FEC record S4MA00028
Kevin J. O'ConnorRepublican
✗ Lost
Raised
$947K
Spent
$884K
From individuals
$646K
From PACs
$26K
From party
$0
Own money & loans
$268K
Outside money for
$0
Outside money against
$0

Who paid: 3% of O'Connor's money came from PACs

Super PAC $703 (3%)Party $20K (97%)
FEC record S0MA00232

Questions people ask

How much money was spent on the 2020 Massachusetts Senate race?
$13M was spent on the 2020 Massachusetts Senate race: $13M raised by the campaigns, $1.0M of it from PACs, plus $0 from outside groups (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). Edward J. Markey (Democrat) won and was the top fundraiser.
Who raised the most money in the 2020 Massachusetts Senate race?
Edward J. Markey (Democrat) raised $12M.
Which PACs gave the most to candidates in the 2020 Massachusetts Senate race?
NRSC gave $20K to Kevin J. O'Connor; American Cable Association Inc PAC (Aca PAC) gave $18K to Edward J. Markey; Communications Workers of America-Cope Political Contributions Committee gave $13K to Edward J. Markey.