UCP leadership hopefuls Danielle Smith and Travis Toews both raised a staggering $1 million in donations to their campaigns..In total, the Smith campaign raised $1,040,000 in donations though 5,442 donations with an average donation of $191 per person.."Without question Danielle Smith has activated grassroot Albertans across the province," Smith's campaign manager, Matthew Altheim said.."She has proven her ability to build a winning organization and raise significant monetary support.".As per Elections Alberta rules, the max donation to Smith's campaign was $4,300..Jason Kenney’s UCP leadership campaign drew a $667,000 in donations during his race to be premier. During the same election, one-time Wildrose leader and now UCP leadership candidate Brian Jean had the second-highest amount of donations with $553,015..Smith has smashed both their records with her campaign in the 2022 UCP leadership race..“I am incredibly grateful to have the support of so many, and if I am privileged to become leader of the UCP on October 6, I look forward to serving all Albertans as premier,” Smith said..The names of all donors have not been released yet.."Compared to other past campaigns, this clearly indicates where the hearts and minds of UCP members are focused right now," Altheim said.."They desire change within the party and in our people's government.".Toews also raised over a $1 million in his campaign to be premier..In total, the Toews campaign raised $1,027,397.."I've been extremely grateful and humbled to see hundreds of Albertans from all walks of life show up at our rallies and bbqs," Toews said.."These grassroots UCP members are excited to hear the message of hope and optimism for our future. We will continue to push that message for the rest of the campaign." .UCP leadership candiate Brian Jean, did not release his numbers yet.."We won't be commenting on fundraising just yet," Team Jean told the Western Standard..More to come...
UCP leadership hopefuls Danielle Smith and Travis Toews both raised a staggering $1 million in donations to their campaigns..In total, the Smith campaign raised $1,040,000 in donations though 5,442 donations with an average donation of $191 per person.."Without question Danielle Smith has activated grassroot Albertans across the province," Smith's campaign manager, Matthew Altheim said.."She has proven her ability to build a winning organization and raise significant monetary support.".As per Elections Alberta rules, the max donation to Smith's campaign was $4,300..Jason Kenney’s UCP leadership campaign drew a $667,000 in donations during his race to be premier. During the same election, one-time Wildrose leader and now UCP leadership candidate Brian Jean had the second-highest amount of donations with $553,015..Smith has smashed both their records with her campaign in the 2022 UCP leadership race..“I am incredibly grateful to have the support of so many, and if I am privileged to become leader of the UCP on October 6, I look forward to serving all Albertans as premier,” Smith said..The names of all donors have not been released yet.."Compared to other past campaigns, this clearly indicates where the hearts and minds of UCP members are focused right now," Altheim said.."They desire change within the party and in our people's government.".Toews also raised over a $1 million in his campaign to be premier..In total, the Toews campaign raised $1,027,397.."I've been extremely grateful and humbled to see hundreds of Albertans from all walks of life show up at our rallies and bbqs," Toews said.."These grassroots UCP members are excited to hear the message of hope and optimism for our future. We will continue to push that message for the rest of the campaign." .UCP leadership candiate Brian Jean, did not release his numbers yet.."We won't be commenting on fundraising just yet," Team Jean told the Western Standard..More to come...
