IN FOCUS - Apr. 25, 2025

As someone whose name can’t be mentioned in polite company anymore once said, “It’s all about the Benjamins.” Indeed.

The sentiment holds true in politics - especially this week, as Arizona candidates for statewide office tried to prove they’ll have the financial backing necessary to win.

Below are the key takeaways from campaign-finance reports made public this week, reflecting fundraising and spending during the 1st quarter of 2025:

Governor

• Katie Hobbs (D) 

  • Raised: $1.1 million

  • Spent: $421,000

  • Cash on hand: $4.1 million 

• Karrin Taylor Robson (R)

  • Raised: $860,000

  • Spent: $105,000

  • Cash on hand: $754,000

• Andy Biggs (R)

  • Raised: $231,000

  • Spent: $43,000

  • Cash on hand: $189,000

Secretary of State

• Adrian Fontes (D)

  • Raised: $78,000

  • Spent: $53,000

  • Cash on hand: $85,000

• Alex Kolodin (R)

  • Raised: $1,800

  • Spent: $1,300

  • Cash on hand: $34,000

Attorney General

• Kris Mayes (D)

  • Raised: $358,000

  • Spent: $96,000

  • Cash on hand: $691,000

• Rodney Glassman (R) 

  • Raised: $601,000

  • Spent: $63,000

  • Cash on hand: $1.8 million

• Warren Petersen (R)

  • Raised: $116,000

  • Spent: $7,200

  • Cash on hand: $307,000

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

• Tom Horne (R)

  • Raised: $32,000

  • Spent: $12,000

  • Cash on hand: $165,000