Advertising Spending in Georgia Surpasses $ 329 Million Since Election Day

Advertising spend in Georgia has topped $ 329 million since election day as the state braces for two contentious Senate ballots that will determine which party controls the U.S. Senate.

The second round in Georgia on January 5 will feature Sen. David PerdueDavid Perdue Ad spending in Georgia surpasses 9 million since election day Georgian officials don’t expect the general assembly to overturn election results after Trump reported a call with Senator Kemp GOP, claiming that Trump had in fact admitted to the GSA PLUS move (R-Ga.) Facing Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff and the senator. Kelly loefflerKelly LoefflerTrump Launches Doug Collins V Kemp Race For Georgia Gov. Defiant Trump Insists Election Was ‘Rigged’ At Rally For Republicans In Georgia Senate Trump Sends Condolences To Family , to friends of the late Loeffler campaign staff MORE (R-Ga.) Confronting Democratic candidate Reverend Raphael Warnock.

Data from ad tracking company Kantar / CMAG showed that $ 329 million in advertising has been spent or reserved in the state since November 3. The Associated Press reported on Sunday. Both Republicans and Democrats are sending massive amounts of money to the state for Senate races, which some say could run as high as $ 500 million.

Advertising rates in Atlanta and Savannah have increased. An advertisement that would have cost $ 8,000 in the state capital of Peach in July is now worth $ 18,000. Savannah’s advertising rates have increased nearly 20-fold, according to the AP.

Campaign finance disclosures indicate outside Republican groups may receive more money.

The Republican National Senate Committee reported raising $ 75.5 million since October 15. The Democratic Senate Campaign Committee raised $ 31.6 million during the same period.

The Senate Leadership Fund, a PAC that supports the Senate majority leader Mitch mcconnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellCongress Considering Week Off, Longer Session To Reach Deal State, Local Officials Advocate For On The Money Vaccine Distribution Fund: Unemployment Earns Less Than Expected | Jobs report ignites fire in coronavirus relief talks (R-Ky.) Also reported raising $ 71 million since Nov. 3, while Senate Democratic majority PAC raised $ 10.2 million.

Most of the Senate Leadership Fund’s money comes from megadonors, including $ 15 million from the CEO of private equity firm Blackstone, $ 10 million from the CEO of hedge fund Citadel and $ 5 million from the former Wynn Resorts manager Steve Wynn, according to the AP.

Stacey Abrams’ Fair Fight organization reported on Thursday that it had raised $ 34.5 million between October 15 and November 23.

Both races for the state Senate went to the second round after none of the candidates won 50 percent of the vote. These applicants are not required to release their finances until Christmas Eve.

If one of the Republicans is elected, the GOP will retain a slight majority in the US Senate, but if both lose, the Senate will be split 50-50, with the vice president elected Kamala harrisKamala Harris Defiant Trump insists election was ‘rigged’ at Georgia rally Republicans in the Senate Trump called on Georgia governor to persuade the state legislature to overturn the Biden victory in state: Report that Biden’s foreign policy team has a surprising lack of diversity MORE break the tie.

President elect Joe bidenJoe BidenTrump Launches Doug Collins Vs Kemp Run For Georgia Gov. Defiant Trump Insists Election Was ‘Rigged’ At Rally For Georgia Senate Republicans To Win Biden, Vaccine And a birthday: good karma for the Mediterranean? MORE became the first Democratic presidential candidate to win Georgia since 1992. President TrumpDonald John Trump Trump Launches Doug Collins V Kemp Race For Georgia Governor Defiant Trump Insists Elections Have Been ‘Rigged’ At Rally For Georgia Senate Republicans Trump Sends Condolences To The family, friends of deceased Loeffler campaign staff MORE refused to concede the overall race and spread false claims that voter fraud led to its downfall in Peach State.