The presidential candidate raising the most from individual donations in each state
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The presidential candidate raising the most from individual donations in each state
Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Ron DeSantis during the NBC News Republican Presidential Primary Debate.
The 2024 primary elections are underway, and residents in some states have already chosen who they want to see on the ballot in November. But before heading to the polls, Americans showed support for their preferred candidate in 2023 by giving them their hard-earned cash.
Presidential hopefuls raised more than $119 million from individual donors last year, according to the latest data from the Federal Election Commission. Individuals can donate up to $3,300 to a primary campaign and another $3,300 for the general election but can spread that over multiple payments.
Republicans fared particularly well—receiving 75% of the total haul—but the once-crowded field has thinned out in recent months. The top fundraiser, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, ended his campaign in January. Coming in second was former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who raked in $22.5 million, followed by independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Democratic President Joe Biden.
One candidate noticeably absent from the top 10 fundraisers was former President Donald Trump. Trump received $145,000 from individual donors in 2023, FEC data shows. Prior to the 2016 general election, his presidential campaign received more than $75 million in donations from individual contributors.
The total amount a candidate raises is just one way to look at voter sentiment. (A New York Times analysis of the same data shows Trump had more individual small donors in 2023 compared to Biden.) The former president is currently in the lead for his party’s nomination, winning 63 delegates so far, but recent polling shows the appetite for a Trump-Biden rematch may be waning among some voters.
Stacker analyzed campaign finance data compiled by the FEC to see which presidential candidates Americans gave the most money to in 2023. Candidates are ranked on the total dollar amount they received from individual campaign donors in each state.
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Presidential support varies by region
A map showing the top-fundraising presidential campaigns in 2023. Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Joe Biden, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. each outraised their opponents in multiple states.
When it comes to the candidates’ fundraising success in each state, Haley outraised her opponents in 22 states in 2023. Her appeal is noticeable in the Midwest, a key battleground region during general elections. DeSantis, meanwhile, performed better in the South, receiving $11.9 million from Floridians alone.
Home-state advantages play a key role. It’s easier to get donations from already established donor and support networks than to convince voters in other states to open their wallets. Case in point: Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie raised the most in the Garden State, while previously unknown businessman Vivek Ramaswamy outperformed the competition in his home state of Ohio. Both dropped out of the Republican primary in January.
When a candidate withdraws their candidacy, they have 60 days to return excess funds to donors after paying off any outstanding debt, according to campaign finance rules. They can also redesignate those funds if they get permission from the donor. Once approved, candidates can put primary donations toward their own general election congressional campaign or give the money to another candidate.
Read on to see which candidates raised the most money from donors in your state.
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Alabama
Ron DeSantis participates in the NewsNation Republican Presidential Primary Debate.
1. Ron DeSantis ($182,309 in total donations)
2. Nikki Haley ($110,424 in total donations)
3. Tim Scott ($73,519 in total donations)
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Alaska
Nikki Haley waves to supporters while arriving for her first campaign event.
1. Nikki Haley ($29,453 in total donations)
2. Ron DeSantis ($28,945 in total donations)
3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($27,457 in total donations)
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Arizona
Nikki Haley speaks during a campaign rally.
1. Nikki Haley ($548,629 in total donations)
2. Ron DeSantis ($484,841 in total donations)
3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($416,910 in total donations)
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Arkansas
Asa Hutchinson speaks during the Florida Freedom Summit.
1. Asa Hutchinson ($537,175 in total donations)
2. Nikki Haley ($184,141 in total donations)
3. Joe Biden ($38,759 in total donations)
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California
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at a Hispanic Heritage Month event at Wilshire Ebell Theatre.
1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($3,825,496 in total donations)
2. Ron DeSantis ($3,453,531 in total donations)
3. Joe Biden ($2,412,342 in total donations)
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Colorado
Nikki Haley delivers remarks during the FOX Business Republican Primary Debate.
1. Nikki Haley ($466,920 in total donations)
2. Ron DeSantis ($419,404 in total donations)
3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($415,841 in total donations)
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Connecticut
Nikki Haley speaks during the NBC News Republican Presidential Primary Debate at the Adrienne Arsht Center.
1. Nikki Haley ($374,874 in total donations)
2. Ron DeSantis ($309,780 in total donations)
3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($241,656 in total donations)
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Delaware
President Biden Speaks on his Bidenomics Economic Plan.
1. Joe Biden ($110,567 in total donations)
2. Nikki Haley ($43,845 in total donations)
3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($38,359 in total donations)
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Florida
Ron DeSantis speaks during an event spotlighting his newly released book.
1. Ron DeSantis ($11,859,915 in total donations)
2. Nikki Haley ($2,144,580 in total donations)
3. Jim Alexander Norris ($1,430,000 in total donations)
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Georgia
Nikki Haley speaks at an event hosted by Conservative radio host Erick Erickson.
1. Nikki Haley ($763,466 in total donations)
2. Ron DeSantis ($457,259 in total donations)
3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($330,055 in total donations)
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Hawaii
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes a campaign announcement at a press conference.
1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($126,453 in total donations)
2. Joe Biden ($90,834 in total donations)
3. Nikki Haley ($36,294 in total donations)
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Idaho
Nikki Haley speaks at her caucus night event.
1. Nikki Haley ($92,106 in total donations)
2. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($69,808 in total donations)
3. Ron DeSantis ($55,815 in total donations)
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Illinois
Nikki Haley delivers a major policy speech.
1. Nikki Haley ($585,809 in total donations)
2. Ron DeSantis ($581,221 in total donations)
3. Joe Biden ($426,124 in total donations)
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Indiana
Mike Pence appears on FOX News Channel’s “America Reports.”
1. Mike Pence ($920,190 in total donations)
2. Ron DeSantis ($333,802 in total donations)
3. Nikki Haley ($189,135 in total donations)
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Iowa
Nikki Haley speaks at a campaign event.
1. Nikki Haley ($191,293 in total donations)
2. Ron DeSantis ($77,561 in total donations)
3. Joe Biden ($64,550 in total donations)
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Kansas
Ron DeSantis gives remarks at the Heritage Foundation’s 50th Anniversary Leadership Summit.
1. Ron DeSantis ($236,468 in total donations)
2. Nikki Haley ($109,454 in total donations)
3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($63,816 in total donations)
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Kentucky
Ron DeSantis speaks during the Moms for Liberty Joyful Warriors national summit.
1. Ron DeSantis ($114,723 in total donations)
2. Nikki Haley ($113,399 in total donations)
3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($87,392 in total donations)
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Louisiana
Ron DeSantis speaks during the Moms for Liberty Joyful Warriors national summit.
1. Ron DeSantis ($121,558 in total donations)
2. Nikki Haley ($116,172 in total donations)
3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($73,704 in total donations)
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Maine
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks to supporters during a campaign event.
1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($152,806 in total donations)
2. Joe Biden ($82,446 in total donations)
3. Nikki Haley ($64,266 in total donations)
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Maryland
Nikki Haley speaks during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference.
1. Nikki Haley ($472,630 in total donations)
2. Joe Biden ($404,965 in total donations)
3. Ron DeSantis ($233,909 in total donations)
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Massachusetts
Nikki Haley participates in the CNN Republican Presidential Primary Debate.
1. Nikki Haley ($679,319 in total donations)
2. Joe Biden ($650,970 in total donations)
3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($396,216 in total donations)
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Michigan
Perry Johnson speaks to guests at the Republican Party of Iowa 2023 Lincoln Dinner.
1. Perry Johnson ($1,892,019 in total donations)
2. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($359,471 in total donations)
3. Ron DeSantis ($301,306 in total donations)
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Minnesota
Nikki Haley participates in a Fox News Town Hall.
1. Nikki Haley ($358,165 in total donations)
2. Doug Burgum ($200,388 in total donations)
3. Joe Biden ($188,845 in total donations)
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Mississippi
Ron DeSantis speaks to guests at the Republican Party of Iowa 2023 Lincoln Dinner.
1. Ron DeSantis ($132,799 in total donations)
2. Nikki Haley ($43,995 in total donations)
3. Tim Scott ($23,183 in total donations)
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Missouri
Nikki Haley speaks at a campaign stop.
1. Nikki Haley ($409,769 in total donations)
2. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($137,492 in total donations)
3. Ron DeSantis ($126,031 in total donations)
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Montana
Nikki Haley speaks to guests at the Republican Party of Iowa 2023 Lincoln Dinner.
1. Nikki Haley ($75,489 in total donations)
2. Ron DeSantis ($64,339 in total donations)
3. Joe Biden ($50,562 in total donations)
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Nebraska
Nikki Haley speaks at her caucus night event.
1. Nikki Haley ($92,480 in total donations)
2. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($50,350 in total donations)
3. Ron DeSantis ($45,308 in total donations)
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Nevada
Nikki Haley participates in the CNN Republican Presidential Primary Debate.
1. Nikki Haley ($263,840 in total donations)
2. Ron DeSantis ($243,371 in total donations)
3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($185,146 in total donations)
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New Hampshire
Nikki Haley arrives on stage during a campaign event at Exeter High School in Newmarket, New Hampshire.
1. Nikki Haley ($204,972 in total donations)
2. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($120,320 in total donations)
3. Joe Biden ($102,727 in total donations)
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New Jersey
Chris Christie speaks during the NBC News Republican Presidential Primary Debate.
1. Chris Christie ($1,894,617 in total donations)
2. Ron DeSantis ($833,667 in total donations)
3. Nikki Haley ($608,684 in total donations)
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New Mexico
Joe Biden speaks at Arcosa Wind Towers in Belen, New Mexico.
1. Joe Biden ($103,192 in total donations)
2. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($86,634 in total donations)
3. Nikki Haley ($85,160 in total donations)
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New York
Ron DeSantis waves as he speaks to police officers about protecting law and order in the Staten Island.
1. Ron DeSantis ($2,144,556 in total donations)
2. Nikki Haley ($1,322,654 in total donations)
3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($1,251,864 in total donations)
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North Carolina
Nikki Haley delivers remarks at her primary night rally.
1. Nikki Haley ($871,336 in total donations)
2. Ron DeSantis ($333,811 in total donations)
3. Joe Biden ($262,223 in total donations)
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North Dakota
Doug Burgum speaks to the press after speaking during a campaign rally.
1. Doug Burgum ($892,785 in total donations)
2. Nikki Haley ($28,418 in total donations)
3. Joe Biden ($7,409 in total donations)
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Ohio
Vivek Ramaswamy speaks at his caucus night event.
1. Vivek Ramaswamy ($2,435,490 in total donations)
2. Nikki Haley ($679,125 in total donations)
3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($327,664 in total donations)
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Oklahoma
Ron DeSantis participates in the NewsNation Republican Presidential Primary Debate.
1. Ron DeSantis ($204,374 in total donations)
2. Nikki Haley ($153,928 in total donations)
3. Vivek Ramaswamy ($62,618 in total donations)
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Oregon
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a campaign event.
1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($285,087 in total donations)
2. Joe Biden ($217,583 in total donations)
3. Nikki Haley ($183,041 in total donations)
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Pennsylvania
Ron DeSantis speaks during the Moms for Liberty Joyful Warriors national summit.
1. Ron DeSantis ($809,469 in total donations)
2. Nikki Haley ($468,801 in total donations)
3. Joe Biden ($370,042 in total donations)
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Rhode Island
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announcing his candidacy for President.
1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($59,826 in total donations)
2. Joe Biden ($36,750 in total donations)
3. Nikki Haley ($30,153 in total donations)
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South Carolina
Nikki Haley speaks during a get-out-the-vote Pizza and Politics campaign event.
1. Nikki Haley ($2,164,207 in total donations)
2. Tim Scott ($2,040,117 in total donations)
3. Ron DeSantis ($267,582 in total donations)
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South Dakota
Nikki Haley speaks at a campaign town hall event.
1. Nikki Haley ($58,011 in total donations)
2. Ron DeSantis ($49,372 in total donations)
3. Doug Burgum ($25,281 in total donations)
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Tennessee
Ron DeSantis speaks to guests during a campaign rally.
1. Ron DeSantis ($749,943 in total donations)
2. Tim Scott ($459,192 in total donations)
3. Nikki Haley ($382,911 in total donations)
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Texas
Ron DeSantis delivers remarks during his “Our Great American Comeback” Tour stop.
1. Ron DeSantis ($3,020,079 in total donations)
2. Nikki Haley ($2,529,801 in total donations)
3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($1,132,264 in total donations)
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Utah
Ron DeSantis speaks during a campaign event.
1. Ron DeSantis ($324,857 in total donations)
2. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($260,115 in total donations)
3. Nikki Haley ($159,867 in total donations)
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Vermont
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes questions from media after his campaign rally.
1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($72,932 in total donations)
2. Joe Biden ($48,314 in total donations)
3. Nikki Haley ($23,044 in total donations)
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Virginia
Nikki Haley speaks during a campaign event to launch her presidential bid.
1. Nikki Haley ($698,141 in total donations)
2. Ron DeSantis ($634,529 in total donations)
3. Joe Biden ($411,793 in total donations)
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Washington
Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event.
1. Joe Biden ($628,604 in total donations)
2. Nikki Haley ($493,168 in total donations)
3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($431,449 in total donations)
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Washington D.C.
Joe Biden speaks on the Senate’s recent passage of the National Security Supplemental Bill.
1. Joe Biden ($299,618 in total donations)
2. Nikki Haley ($203,348 in total donations)
3. Ron DeSantis ($178,571 in total donations)
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West Virginia
Nikki Haley speaks at her caucus night event.
1. Nikki Haley ($28,296 in total donations)
2. Ron DeSantis ($22,487 in total donations)
3. Joe Biden ($19,740 in total donations)
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Wisconsin
Nikki Haley visits a caucus site.
1. Nikki Haley ($334,010 in total donations)
2. Ron DeSantis ($287,044 in total donations)
3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($123,357 in total donations)
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Wyoming
Ron DeSantis gives remarks at the Heritage Foundation’s 50th Anniversary Leadership Summit.
1. Ron DeSantis ($99,647 in total donations)
2. Nikki Haley ($59,666 in total donations)
3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ($39,384 in total donations)
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